Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat…and so are many cyclists unfortunately, thanks to a combination of shocking weather and rather too many high-calorie treats lying around. But let’s not be too hard on ourselves – everyone deserves a break, right? And the thought of just how hard it is to shake off those extra pounds in the grim first couple of months of the year will be enough to give most of us a bit of self-restraint over the festive period. Here at Simpson, between eggnogs and mince pies, we’ve been working hard on our fourth issue and looking forward to our first anniversary in March. It’s been a fantastic year so far and we’re chuffed to bits with all the positive things you’ve been saying about the magazine. Thank you for being part of the great Simpson adventure so far. May all your Christmases be full of joy, love and laughter. Just spare a little thought for that first training ride in January before you accept your third helping of Christmas pud...