Poor Doc - that's horrible to get hurt again so soon when you're so nearly there. My thoughts are with you.

I must admit though, it's only now I'm nearly better and had a chance to review the last few months, that I realised the summer wasn't the dead loss I thought it was at points.

One day hubby and I were driving through some lovely countryside on a road I used as part of my regular ride, and it was so warm I cranked down the car window and leaned out. It was so nice to be reminded of the feeling of warm air blowing in my face and over my arms.

It reminded me of all the best things about cycling and even though I've missed this summer, (God willing) there'll be plenty of other summers to come for me to enjoy.