Do you ever have ‘one of those days’? One of those days when you just feel fantastic?I had one yesterday. After all the training I have been doing I had planned to go out and do a fairly easy ride, but from the first few pedal turns I knew it was one of those days. Always on top of the gear, floating along effortlessly, razor sharp handling, and enjoying every second. These sort of days more than make up for the hard work required to achieve them.

With the weather being so cold and windy there was hardly anyone around as I flew along the towpath, floated up the stony climb to the Million, raced through the singletrack to Enville, then romped home via Kinver.

Post ride I was so energised that I tidied up then walked into town to buy some vegetables!