Off we go!

0800 sharp , bike ready, seat fixed, child in place , weather bit ruf.

Target distance 8 miles. Now if you don't know Sheffield, its a lot of hills built on a lot of hills.

Of we set, me and the ballast, up the hill into the wind.

Two miles later and i have lost the will to live, and return to base with my legs being replaced by two stiff lumps of wood.
The ballast enjoyed the event and offered encouragement by saying 'again' many times.