Despite his weariness, Martin takes heart from some juniors and volunteers at a local track in Ipswich and shows how at least part of his body is benefiting from the gruelling rides.

606: DEBATE It seems you are either a novice or an experienced cyclist there is no intermediate group. Martin Page

Martin will capture every broken chain and tantrum in his video diary as the British Cyclosportive draws ever nearer.

And he's keen to hear from you. What do you do to keep yourself from going over the edge? How do you balance training, family life and a job?

If you've any tips for Martin, or if you have any ideas about training or amateur cycling which our man can cover, get in touch via 606.