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bridgy
Legendary Member
That was fun 
Lost signal a few minutes in and when it came back all I had was the map and no 3D view. I also got cramp in my calf at the top of the climb so was pedaling with one leg for most of the last 8 miles - was surprisingly effective!
That time will have to do - definitely not racing on that course again soon!
Lost signal a few minutes in and when it came back all I had was the map and no 3D view. I also got cramp in my calf at the top of the climb so was pedaling with one leg for most of the last 8 miles - was surprisingly effective!
That time will have to do - definitely not racing on that course again soon!
bridgy
Legendary Member
I thought you had it in the bag to be honest Andy - I lost touch with you on the flat when my signal went down and you gradually pulled away. With cramp in one leg after the climb I thought you might catch me back up but I guess you were tiring by then! Cracking ride from you too AndyCracking ride Paul, perfectly paced
I needed a lead for the climb, I just couldnt build a enough of one. Burnt a fair bit of energy trying though.
Aleman
Knees are FUBAR but I don't like to mention it
Add
Guru
That hill about killed me. I nearly gave up so many times. At the bottom of the hill I thought I'd try and catch you, at the top of the hill I thought, 'f*ck that!'I really though you were going to catch me at the end, I know you started later, but couldn't remember just when. If I realised just how close you were I would have slowed down, as it is I was still the 5 Britisher over the line! Damn!
Glad I did it though. My attacks on you were very erratic Aleman, I couldn't sustain anything.
But hopefully it'll come.
keithaitch
Veteran
Never been less disappointed to have my whatever it is somebody hands you when they drop you and ride you into the dust. @BILL S a lesson in perfect tactics.i am loathe to say anything that might detract from your masterly ride. I had to make too much effort to stay with you and @Brusgaard who also rode a great race, on the flat so I didn't have enough to break the elastic on the climb and when you caught me at the top I knew the game was up when I tried to stay with you and couldn't I enjoyed it perversely. Thx, I mean it!
@BILL S a lesson in perfect tactics.i am loathe to say anything that might detract from your masterly ride. I had to make too much effort to stay with you and @Brusgaard who also rode a great race, on the flat so I didn't have enough to break the elastic on the climb and when you caught me at the top I knew the game was up when I tried to stay with you and couldn't I enjoyed it perversely. Thx, I mean it!
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keithaitch
Veteran
I'll try to keep the spreadsheet accurately up to date, but I need to get to bed soon as I have to be up early as I'm skiing tomorrow, just for the day, so will be occupied most of tomorrow. I'll make sure it is right before Saturday's rerun.
peterob
Veteran
Never been less disappointed to have my whatever it is somebody hands you when they drop you and ride you into the dust.
I was spectating the three of you and it looked like you were working well together on the long lead up to the climb. I was interested on how the climb would pan out and like you said, despite gaining a small lead on the others, you were unable to snap the elastic.
The climb did look brutal though. I noticed that Bill had a cadence <40 rpm for a lot of the climb - I'm extra worried for my attempt on Saturday as I haven't got particularly low gearing on at the moment and I'm fearing for the sake of my knees!
Kudos to you all!
