Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

I had effortlessly ridden 30 out of 40 miles of the Sportive when my chain came off, Having struggled to get it back on I was probably pushing myself a bit when I came off at 32 miles. Most frustratingly, I lost it on the gravel going downhill round a corner that I ride round 3 times a week! Bruised, bloody and badly grazed knees, elbows, shoulders and hips but it could've been a lot worse. Damage to my head was prevented by my helmet, which will need replacing. I've yet to assess damage to my bike 😦

Fine last day of the Westravaganza Super sunshine and a fine knapdale ride with stunning coastal and Island views of Arran, Gigha, Islay and Jura Distant view of Ireland's top end

Overconfident from the last few days, I ignore the smart watch's suggestion to take a rest day and put on the sunglasses again after a week. But it won't be me that's the problem, it's the bike... First we set off in the sunshine, over breakfast I watch with fascination the way the old lock is operated, and to my own surprise I manage the impressive climb after ten kilometers in one go and not even that slowly. On the way down, I don't like the brakes at all and I try to adjust them a bit, which lasts for a while. But when they start to get weaker again (even though the pads were replaced and adjusted two weeks ago!), I turn to the Internet and want to test a different screw. Only: the zipper on the saddle bag isn't completely closed and the multi-tool - gone. So stupid! Internet again, and luckily there's a tool shop 15km away.