Ok it's a joke - but I am getting there slowly, with CTL having climbed 4-5 the last three weeks (each week) to a now staggering 43 ! Small steps and all that ...

Managed 7 hours a week for the last 3 weeks with a 3 hour longer ride on the weekends - amazing how much overall endurance I have lost as well as how much strength in my core from the back issue.

Feeling good though and will be back on track for some racing by Summer season with a bit of luck and a lot of commitment.