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More riding?

With the probability that my work patterns will change from April 1st, I am hoping to get out more on the bike and put some miles on it. Depending on a list of jobs that Claire will have for me, and of course, the dog to walk!

Not so long ago I was a regular 10000 to 120000 a year rider.  But the embarrassing thing is that since owning Pepé I have managed just over 7000 miles.  When it goes in for the MoT in a couple of weeks I'll see exactly how miserable this last year has been.  Yes. They record the mileage. I expect it to be less than the miserable 2000 mile average per year I have owned it.  






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