On your bike, Travelodge! Why did you let my room go to someone else?

I’ve heard rooms are double-booked in case someone doesn’t turn up

In August I took part in the Prudential RideLondon 100-mile cycle ride starting at the Olympic Park and finishing at Buckingham Palace.

Needing a hotel the night before, I went on to getaroom.com, which had a vacancy at the Travelodge at London City Airport, which I duly booked for £56.58.