Just thought i would let you know that I am finally allowed back on the bike I've gone from cycling 200m before the knee becomes uncomfortable to over 3km in a matter of a couple of days. And as a result I'm going to aim to join you for the first few km on a training ride in a just few weeks!
haha, that was what i was trying to say at the end of my original post, i wont be challenging for the hillclimb.
i could probably do it mind you, but i will probably get to competetive, set off really hard, then realise i have barely been on my bike for 3 months and collapse half way up!