Out on the bike yesterday for some much needed last-minute fitness training. 20 miles into the ride, I suddenly realise that I haven’t got ANY tools with me whatsoever. No tyre levers, no multi-tool, no inner-tube or patches – not even my pump! It’s been a very busy period recently, but to head out on a ride without any kit is inexcusable.

I decide that it’s a bloody long walk home if I puncture, and so head back home fairly sharpish. The excuse to head home early is actually quite welcome as it’s not much fun at all out in the bitterly cold and windy conditions.

I had planned to complete 5 long(ish) rides before heading out to Australia, but this now seems most unlikely. I think that the SAS motto is “Train hard, Fight Easy”. But I think I’ll have to go with Napoleon on this one, and trust that I’m ‘Inspired’ to get up the hills without too much difficulty. Mind you, look what happened to him…

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