This evening after work I managed a 23 mile training ride, 1 hour 25 minutes, average speed 15mph. Cycling in Northern Germany is very different from Cornwall - there are no hills! It is very flat, the only incline is the fly-over over the main road! The roads are almost car-less, it is amazing to ride miles and see only a few cars. Drivers are very considerate to cyclists, and there is a very good network of cycle paths, well sign posted and the surface is smooth with very little in the way of poor surface conditions. Looking forward to the weekend and getting in some serious mileage. Photos of the local area will be posted soon.....