When starting a new job, there can be a tendency to over-egg your cycling prowess.

You think it’s harmless to tell a few fibs, because no one else knows anything about bikes and you could be an up-and-coming road cycling superstar for all they know.

And Lizzie Armitstead is soooo actually your training partner!

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Then, a couple of weeks down the line, you’re caught red handed locking your hybrid up against a lamp post.

Oh no! All has been revealed. You tried a proper road bike once but you much preferred the sofa-like nature of something Dutch.

And you may have over-stated your relationship with Lizzie Armitstead slightly. By suggesting you have one.