The cycling is going fine. I can’t accelerate too hard, or hit potholes sitting down as my ribs are still a little sore, but apart from that all is well. Did the full cycle in to work this morning, rather than getting the ferry. Apart from the hill on Old South Head Road the rest was fairly easy. I was looking forward to cycling home, but I’ve just looked across at my bike and the back tyre is flat. I’ve got a replacement tube, but no pump. Looks like it will have to wait until tomorrow then.

Have been looking around for a back-pack too. Have decided to get the Deuter Cross Air, a 22L pack with a 3L hydration system. It’s got a cool webbed back, keeping the pack off your back, so air can circulate and you don’t sweat like a b’stard. Should have enough room for swimming gear once I get back into that too. It’s $100 US, which given the exchange rate, still works out about $60 Aussie cheaper than I can get it here.

B: 25km