Photo: The rewards of climbing the hills of Marche, the view from Cartoceto. Our house is there somewhere.

Yesterday Captain Tom was knighted by the Queen. I too gained a new title, but not as grand as his.

In a sign of the times, last night we were issued with our 2020 ACSI Cycling licenses. Normally issued in February, we received them last night in anticipation of normal club riding resuming sometime in the next few weeks, we hope.

It’s an age thing. Due to clocking up 60 years during lockdown I’m now classified as a SUPERGENTLEMAN A.

Supergentleman Colin isn’t quite the same as Sir Tom, but it’s the best I can do.