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it was chalk and cheese compared to weather last year. the freezing driving rain before we hit the first feedstation was a real tortuous slog. my hands and arms were constantly numb and my feet weren't much better. Luckily I managed to remain puncture free for the full 100 miles. Second half was a bit more manageable.
Organisation as usual was first class and route and scenery is great.
Aching a lot today. In that weather even the 54 mile route seemed like a proper challenge. Would never have managed the 100. Climbs seemed even more brutal than I remember (or is it me just getting older and less fit)
Should have used the winter bike .... forecasts looked Ok at 7am..might rain by 3pm ... but after 20 miles lashed it down. Hideous freezing rain = numb feet & hands.
The sight of my house near the 50 mile point was too alluring. so I bailed out
Hope those with bare arms and legs survived the course
max temp today 7.7c
Good pre-event emails, well signed, efficient registration....... see you next year
It certainly will... am thinking of using the winter bike
Hi looking forward to it as its a beautiful route. Did the 100 mile for the first time last year and really enjoyed it and there is definitely some thigh burning climbs in there.
Last year the weather was fantastic, warm and sunny all day.. This year I fear will be a bit different...
Enjoy!