Thank you very much Dr. Ruth for your wisdom.....
  I now I know who to come to should I have any problems with the bike 
 
  Have already stock piled a load of drugs to see me through the ride, but judging by your recommendations I'll need to go out and get a load from the chemist rather than the bloke in the park.....
 
  I still can't believe I'm about to subject myself to that sort of ride....but still....it'll be character building..... 
 I'll let you know how I got on.....may even post a pic to prove I made it that far !!! 
