Are Brooks Saddles Crap?

The last few weeks have been busy and wet. The loss of time due to wet weather conpresses the time left to work and recreate.

But I've not been an idle Wanna Be Touring Bike Rider. There have been loads of blogs , bike reviews and tpuring videos consumed. I've also ditched my "legendary" Brooks saddle that is supppsed to be the creme de la creme of saddles, for a cheap chain store fat gel saddle. Opinion is divided pn the BS, several long distance cyclists have clearly stated that they had ditched a BS for something more comfortable. I'm hoping this tactic works for me because after a long three our ride last time out I got to know two bum bones that I dont really like, or want to meat again.

WIDE GEL SADDLE. MMMM?

So what's on today? Well, I have been cycling in rural areas with moderate traffic loads and no cycle lanes. Apart from one idiot that tried to buzz me (ie. get as close as he could without actually hitting me), its been quite safe. Most people are rural, unhurried types (on weekends anyway) and are courteous. Today, with more confidence in the bike and myself (butt excluded), I'm going further afield. Up towards the outer fringes of the road system. The road will be increasingly narrow, lpcal traffic only and have some loose surfaces. Another bonus is that it follows a river, so; pretty scenery, kind of flat cycling, ready water supply and potential for a swim afterwards. Weather is barely 20 C. clam and heavy fog just now.

Stay tuned.

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