Aye you forget what a rigid bike is like. You feel everything! I generally don't take anything with me but me phone. If I get unstuck I call someone to pick me up. Irresponsible yes but I haven't bought the bits for the road bike yet!
Stuck at work this afternoon my mind was wandering to the vast open spaces of the far North & when I would next be up there. Then it dawned on me, we could get a good few days in after xmas. Anyone interested?