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keithaitch

Veteran
Location
barcelona
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Do I get bonus seconds for the pannier rack?
 

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Mark68

Über Member
Location
Near york uk
I think I remember it now. Go all out 15km downhill and realise there is another 15km when you get to the bottom.
Eeeeek😢
 

shimceltic

Veteran
Well that was fun, @Brusgaard I thought we were working well and I think you slowed a little to let me catch up at the same time I put effort in to close the gap so I shot past.
I tried easing off but noticed @Mark68 gaining so carried on thinking we'd meet on the next climb.
I started getting carried away and had a little lead and got excited about a win when Keith on his penny farthing started creeping through the pack. I thought I might hold him off but lost some time on the randomly placed 14% section on the flat...
Once again thought I might win but Keith wasn't giving up and made me get the heart into the 180s for the last 2k.
Quick edit, almost 4 mins quicker than when we rode before lockdown. I need to make sure I keep up the work rate now back at work.
 

keithaitch

Veteran
Location
barcelona
Well that was fun, @Brusgaard I thought we were working well and I think you slowed a little to let me catch up at the same time I put effort in to close the gap so I shot past.
I tried easing off but noticed @Mark68 gaining so carried on thinking we'd meet on the next climb.
I started getting carried away and had a little lead and got excited about a win when Keith on his penny farthing started creeping through the pack. I thought I might hold him off but lost some time on the randomly placed 14% section on the flat...
Once again thought I might win but Keith wasn't giving up and made me get the heart into the 180s for the last 2k.
Great route. Yes I never thought I'd catch you but gave it everything just in case. Hopefully I'll have one of the good bikes back for Saturday. The 50*13 gearing meant I was hamstering it whenever it went downhill.
 

Brusgaard

Über Guru
Location
Skive, Denmark
Well that was fun, @Brusgaard I thought we were working well and I think you slowed a little to let me catch up at the same time I put effort in to close the gap so I shot past.
I tried easing off but noticed @Mark68 gaining so carried on thinking we'd meet on the next climb.
No, I was tired after these last 3 days of racing, and after 15kms I found it better to just roll (with a few kicks) to the finish. Only about 4-5 minutes slower than last time. :smile:

TTT tomorrow on Z and then maybe this on rerun Saturday depending on a few things...
 

BILL S

Guru
Location
London
You lot needn't worry about finishing last as I'll be there tonight - if I remember, I enjoyed the first bit then struggled to complete the ride. I'll take it a bit easier on the downhill and hope the rest of it is not as painful.
Great ride Wolfie! You made me suffer and if you hadn't been nipping at my heels I'd have probably taken 5 mins longer. If it'd been a bit longer you'd have got me :eek:
 

Mark68

Über Member
Location
Near york uk
Well that was fun, @Brusgaard I thought we were working well and I think you slowed a little to let me catch up at the same time I put effort in to close the gap so I shot past.
I tried easing off but noticed @Mark68 gaining so carried on thinking we'd meet on the next climb.
I started getting carried away and had a little lead and got excited about a win when Keith on his penny farthing started creeping through the pack. I thought I might hold him off but lost some time on the randomly placed 14% section on the flat...
Once again thought I might win but Keith wasn't giving up and made me get the heart into the 180s for the last 2k.
Quick edit, almost 4 mins quicker than when we rode before lockdown. I need to make sure I keep up the work rate now back at work.
Yes I kept looking at the gap and could see I was closing on @Brusgaard and stuck with him for a while and we were working well. I just edged in front on a rise, but could also see @keithaitch closing so had to dig in. I though he's going to catch me soon and he did. I only just managed to stay with him a short while then got dropped. Whats the 14% all about? Didn't like that and my chain didn't shift in time and got stuck for a bit.

I did keep looking at your time and was willing you on, but could see the gap between you two closing. I think Keith must have had 3 weetabix today. Anyway Kudos to you for a great ride and to Keith for on the edge of the seat ride.
 

Goldwolfie

Veteran
Location
Chesterfield
Great ride Wolfie! You made me suffer and if you hadn't been nipping at my heels I'd have probably taken 5 mins longer. If it'd been a bit longer you'd have got me :eek:
@BILL S - I tried my best and enjoyed the chase, but I think you had more in the tank at the end - that sharp 14% did for me. At least I was 3 minutes quicker than our last effort on that course, so my change of tactics appeared to have worked. I took it a lot steadier on the downhill bit, so I had more left for the second half.
 
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