Today a curse has been lifted.
A couple of years ago I concocted an MTB ride from KMisperton of about 22K. During my first attempt, my old MTB got totally stuck in the mud and so did I. Then got a puncture. During the second, my chain broke off my new bike and I had to get er indoors to come outdoors to save me, eyeballs rolling.
I think "enjoyable" is the word for the intervals session last night.
New members Hanna and Clare/Claire did well keeping up with the fast group. No going back now.