Lakeland Break

Half term has just passed and after the shock of returning to work after the summer holiday, I was ready for a break. We took some time off work and headed up to the in-laws in the Peak District with the kids.

We spent a nice few days with them before leaving the grandparents to babysit and drive up to the Lake District for a couple of days. Bar a couple of overnight trips for weddings etc, It’s the first time we’ve ever had a break as a couple without the kids so it was a welcome to have time alone and please ourselves for a couple of days.

I’ve never been to the Lake District before but was really happy when we arrived in Keswick. We’d booked a nice hotel in the middle of town and took a couple of days to eat loads and relax.

Seeing as it was to be a relaxing break, we took the hybrid bikes so we could pootle about town. It’s the first time I’ve really ridden this bike since the summer and it became immediately apparent just how heavy it is after riding the Nanolight over the past few weeks!

The Sirrus is a nice bike within it’s own right but is a jack of all trades, master of none! It was good to be out and about on two wheels though, especially in the breathtaking scenery. I think I’m always at my happiest when I’m surrounded by hills, mountains and lakes…..