For those who use wax chain lube, this video goes into detail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhxFJ8Zq9Mg

All best wishes Dan, your efforts for this forum are always appreciated.  I hope you are back to your full cadence soon.

Thanks, Ian.

Some A-grade trails there, for sure.

Let me be immodest and give you my own recommendation:  In 2016, I made a monthlong ride from just north of Jasper, Alberta, south through Waterton Lakes National Park to Montana, and then west to Washington state and the coast in the US.  Most of that mileage was on public roads, rather than bike paths.  But, I reckon the scenery was on a par with the ones in the Timeout link.

Here you go:  https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/rockies/

Cheers,  John

My heartfelt thanks for your kind wishes, thoughts, support and encouragement in open Forum, PMs, and emails.

Experts at three medical universities agree on the course of action and my surgeons are regarded as world-class in this field. I feel confident in them, like them, and they are deeply invested in a good outcome for me, so roll on Friday when all should be done and dusted except for the recovery.

Now, go take some good rides for me so I can live vicariously till I'm back on my bike again! 

All the best, Dan.

In 1996 when the frames were hand made in the back of the shop I bought a Mk1 Audax from Robin Thorn ( I have the receipt!)
This is not the right bike for the riding I now do so it's time someone else had a go with it.
This bike has been well maintained and gently updated a bit over the years.

Current spec:
57.5 cm frame - I am 175cm and it fits me fine.
Frame refinished in close to the original royal blue powder coat but much better quality than the original.
Sora STI changers, front and rear mechs.
105 calliper brakes
Deore hubs, Mavic Open rims.
I can't remember what the bottom bracket is but I has only done a few miles.
SKS chromplastic mudguards
28mm Gatorskins

£300 - I'm open to offers.

Pick up from near Colchester or I could pack for a courier collection.