50m ride to the craven arms and back today, which was just self abuse the way I feel. I was ok when I got inside and got stuck into a pint and a jam roly poly with custard, but the riding part was uncomfortable due to sinus pain and cold air. It was like a bad day on an Atlantic trawler when I set out, and I had to brace myself to the task like never before just to keep pedalling.

I had a 6.45 alarm set for Cardington, but at 5.30 when I was up for the fourth time for aspirin having only slept for about 5h, I knew it was off.