I've been out of action for a couple of weeks following a throat operation. The weather has been so good, I couldn't resist a ride in the English countryside under clear blue skies and hot sunshine. Spent a leisurely three hours or so cycling about 25 miles along quiet country lanes. Some of the small hills had me struggling but it was a great afternoon. I was shocked at how unfit I had become after just two weeks off the bike. However, the day after the operation I could hardly walk - it must have been a reaction to the anasthetic. It was nearly a week before all my aches and pains had subsided. Great to be back aboard the Swift!