Chain problems derailed today’s ride. When Jack arrived his chain was threaded incorrectly through the rear derailleur and would not be forced through the gap, so Michael had to break the chain apart and reassemble it. We finally got away at 10.45 with a plan of riding to South Brent, but halfway up Dean Hill Ash had a problem with his chain which proved impossible to fix on the road even after 25 minutes of trying.

Returning to Crofters Michael found a new chain and a new cassette, but sadly the small ring was missing from the cassette and could not be found anywhere. We had no choice but to give up the idea of a ride and spent the rest of the day until 3.30 playing games and ordering a new cassette.