Its only the second week of January and so far I’m struggling at home with my relationship, found out my beloved dog has cancer and only has a few months to live. Following investigations of my oesophagus I have been referred to an oncologist as my white cells are attacking my oesophagus and stomach in addition to a hiatus hernia. My mental health is not great but the antidepressants sort of keep me “ok”.

I’ve managed to get out on the bike a bit for a few lone rides and did do a group ride to Matlock Bath, which I thoroughly enjoyed apart from the front end of my bike bouncing, I suspect due to old oil or something not providing any damping so got an expensive bill coming up for 2 new tyres as well.