My cycling is a bit like my darkroom work – after a splurge I have months of inactivity, then when I get started again I have to re-learn skills, regain confidence, and in the case of cycling, rebuild strength.

I recently took my first bike ride in a while, with a short journey into the countryside near to home. The Rollei B35 with Ilford Pan F was again my companion and gave me an excuse to stop for a break, several times.