fixed back wheel – check
new grips – check
new chainset – check
up early for a small ride before work at 12 – check
dog taken out for walk – check
forget helmet – check
forget water – check
saddle at wrong angle – check

and off we go!!!

mile and a half later, big smile on face, little rocks roots and muddy gloop makes me feel nervous when clipped in

pop, pfffffffft, bumtits……puncture, push bike home

Big smile still on face – result