You've been saying this for months!!
But it's only another variation on the current absenteeism epidemic - whether it's quicky injuries sandwiched in between riding each day either side of it, or jaunts abroad (Poland usually) or the 24 hour sickness absence especially if it involves a trip to Armadiddle, or van breakdowns.
We should set up an absentee excuse bingo card.
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Sort out the bl**dy fixture planning FGS.