F-F-F-F-February

There is a distinct feeling of change in the air isn't there? Daylight is starting at about 7am now and lasting to about six. It makes such a massive difference not permanently riding in the dark.
The last few days of February have been absolutely stunning, bloody cold and a bit blowy but beautiful days for riding.
Riding in daylight on my commuter route reveals all manner of gems which previously remained hidden in the murk behind the glow of sodium lights.
I'm a bit of a champion of modernist architecture on the QT and was pleased to see an amazing example on Huddersfield Road at Millbrook Village - which obviously isn't a village.

Byzantine and modernism alive in Stalybridge

I might even pop in one day, provided I'm not struck by lightening for being a heathen!

From Tameside with love - thanks to @aLazyrider

February the 14th is always a busy day for the postman at this blog, let me tell you.  First there's all the post to get through the inadequately sized letter box, then the parcels and all the things which need signatures - a nightmare!
But this year, my mind wont be on the endless demands for unconditional love, it will, in fact be in committee room two of Tameside Council's Wellington Road building in Ashton (revolving door entrance).

The revolving door and lightening strike warning - bizarre 

But why I hear you cry?
Well, Tameside Council has chosen the day of St Valentine to hold  public consultation event, a cycling workshop no less, to plan how the riding of the bicycles can be promoted in The Tameside.
This is an important opportunity to input into the Local Plan - just a shame its on during work hours - 16.15 - 18.15.
I ride through Tameside a lot and it's fair to say that there isn't too much evidence for cycling ever being on the agenda in the corridors of power before.  So this is to be welcomed.
You can get more info here.