Misty ride with mystery noise

This morning was very misty (or is it a fog?).

I rode my new bike for the first time (a Claude Butler). Unfortunately I can't have a front pannier on it, though I will keep a look out for a bag with straps. The bell it has is pathetic! I will take the old-fashioned bell off my old bike and use that.

I wished I had dressed up a bit warmer, particularly with leggings under my trousers, though several joggers were in shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts. My toes were very cold by the time I had finished my ride but my finger tips had warmed up!

As I cme out of the east part of Victoria Park there was a mandarin duck swimming in the Hertford Union.

My bike got a noise while I was in Victoria Park which continued until I was within a couple of yards of the bike shop, which now opens Sundays. I can come back within 3 months and they will make any necessary adjustments. I had correctly identified where my now-stopped noise was coming from (the pedal shaft rubbing against the plastic chain guard) and it took the guy two seconds to adjust with a spanner.

The Bike Shack is a nice bikeshop - pity it is so small so not a lot of stock.

Peter - I am impressed with the photo of how much you got off your allotment at this time of year!