A Bug's Life

but I'm awake anyway. Lots to do - today's job is to print and stuff the convention! Clare and Owen will also feel they had to print the convention; Owen with good reason, as he's doing Programme Books and ReadMes. All I have to do is a few tiny little badges and tickets and tokens...

I cycled all the way to Chesterton and back yesterday; my first ride of that length in town (45 minutes round trip), which featured my first cattle grid, my first leg cramp, and a few uncomfortable unintentional stops. I avoided a lot of motor traffic by going across Coldham's Common and Stourbridge Common, but the cycle traffic density was quite high in places, particularly Green Dragon Bridge.

Any hints on getting over it? The first time, I got off and pushed, having noticed No Cycling signs. This got me really in the way of the cycle traffic, particularly on the exit ramp. On the way back I tried to cycle, but hit the cattle grid oddly and tipped over - and couldn't get going on a hill start. I'm sure it's just a matter of practice, but it would be helpful to know what I should be practicing...