Way to go! Inkwolf! I was going to elaborate about the troubles on the ride home last night, but after reading your amazing adventure, I realise that there is no competition. Glad you made it out of that one OK with a story to share.

My ride home lasted about 4 of the usual 8 miles when my rear tyre suffered a sidewall blowout. Had to reassure some passers by that they were not being shot at! 4 miles walk in stiff cycle shoes with cleats was not ever going to work, but fortunately it was a nice warm evening so the barefoot trek the rest of the way was not so bad. Unsurprisingly, I did get some funny looks....

No time to fix up for this morning so bike number two was pressed into service for the ride. The rain was pouring down all the way, but this is very welcome and it was not cold. Once you're wet, you're wet! No computer on board this bike, but I made good time. Sometimes one becomes a slave to the speedometer....

Cheers all,
Ed