11 weeks to go and training enters next period. Main thing now is that they’re are no ‘do overs’ and little chance to catch up if training is interfered with It’s just after 7 am and I’ve just emerged through the clouds above Cork. On my way to Malaga for one week in the mountain of Andulucia to get some mountain training. Bike is packed up in the hold along with twice as many cycling jerseys as I’ll need. Meanwhile lying on the kitchen table or on my car seat is whatever piece of vital equipment I have neglected to pack. No doubt I will realize what it is during my transfer from the airport to my apartment