"Hey Lou, Really sorry to hear about your bike. I have a 2012 Secteur Sport, and that is a triple. You basically never use the granny gear, though ... Drop me a line if you want a play with it (or even just a beer). J"

"Got a place! Anyone else get one?"

"In the ballot too ... "

"Sounds good. As we discussed by email, I'm up for it, T."

"Agree with Susan ... the Brutal runs and the Survival of the Fittest are "fun" assault courses. Running through fire, barbed wire and fields of nettles is perhaps less "fun". But each to their own ... you will feel amazing…"

"Thirded. Was an excellent night. And I'm suffering too."

"As I am sure Laura will testify to, Gangnam Style is but a mere copy of the horse-riding dancing performed on the Windrush Wales adventure holiday ..."

"Twister and apple bobbing?"

"I should be able to make it ... if not will help with the prep beforehand. I look forward to being the Debbie McGee to your Paul Daniels, Tersie."

"Great to meet you, Michael, and hope to see you again soon."

"Thanks, Laura - that's really useful advice. I've been looking for a decent sports drink. What's the best flavour for the Energy Source 4:1?   "

"Yes, I'll second that...we would have had at least 10-14 of us on another weekend. Still, the one saving grace is that our club strip doesn't make us look like we're at a school sports day. "

"I'll second that. It was so well organised from the outset, it made it easy for the event to run like clockwork! Thanks very much to everyone."

"Hi Sarah,  My work plans have changed so I can make it along now if I'm needed. Happy to help with anything that needs doing. I have a decent camera which I will bring along. Although whether I have the skills for those dramatic action…"

"Going to have to pass, I'm afraid. One of my legs has stopped working."

"Hi Tony - I'll definitely sign up to volunteer in May/June.   "