We learn two things today.  Charlie had a penchant for climbing cliffs, as those of you who have bought his books will recall, and here he is attempting a quarry face without much thought for his safety.  Much more interesting is the statement that his rear wheel hub was found to be broken on his return home. But we then learn that after much struggling he managed to make it ‘go’ for tomorrow.

Now that is a real poser!  Let’s face it – a hub is a hollow shaft with holes to receive the ends of spokes – not much to repair there.  Should the spindle snap (always carry a spare!) then again nothing to repair other than replacing the spindle.  So what on earth could he do to make it ‘go’?  Answers invited please.