Thanks for all of the replies. Most appreciated.
in relation to the bike fit, i actually had one in march, and this highlighted a issue with my setup on my Tacx Smart BIke and my actual bike. ended up purchasing a completely new bike that actually fit me :). Managed to buy a too small bike. i think my neck issue is a combination of the neo still not being 100% correct, and weight training compounding it.
Its interesting the issues relating to gout and feeling worn out. I though that given i had to have 2 weeks off cause i literally couldn’t move, this would equate to some time off the bike and recovery, i suppose the added stress of my body trying to function probably means zero recovery.
Sleep at the moment is a major issue. My son has just hit 11 months, and the sleep depreciation is likely catching up with me, on top of the stresses im inflicting itself… in terms of solid recovery as we hit winter, i have been cycling solidly since the end of 2019. the longest block I’ve had off the bike is 8 days. Some prolonged time will do me good.
I’ve signed up for the dragon ride ballot in June 2023, so that will determine my goals going forward 