Summer has taken such a long time to dwindle, with almost every weekend passing I’ve thought “this will be the last good, warm ride on my summer bike” only for the same thing to happen the next weekend. But I think now we can finally call it Autumn, even if we are still being treated to some gorgeous days, they are becoming chillier, windier and occasionally wetter.

The sunshine and dry spells lasting well into October really made me think what an incredible summer of riding I’ve had. It feels like I’ve done a lot, even if Strava says my milage is nowhere near my best. I’ve probably had the most fun on the bike this year. I’ve certainly filmed more than before, and found a consistent (and infuriatingly fast) riding buddy in Ben, who I have to thank for getting me out riding on days I may have otherwise found an excuse not to.

With a week off next week, and a biking adventure loosely planned, now seemed a good time to put together a little film summing up my summer of riding.