StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
- Location
- Portsmouth
Oh that was a good-un....Obviously, it was great for me to be back, to complete the ride and to avoid any incidents. Low-speed interface with hedge excepted
(narrow uphill, trying to make my way through the peloton, caught someone's wheel with my own, lost control. No harm done!). First time TECing (on the first half), apart from the Hall tandem's puncture at HPC and the one at Greenwich, thankfully not much to do except make sure waymarkers and the slower riders didn't get dropped. Which I managed OK. And I was not that much slower, though I didn't get the chance to eat much until Rochester- every time we made it back to regroups, the cry of 'we're on our way' went straight after. We spent much of our time looking after Rebecca (I think?), who was struggling somewhat, particularly on the climbs (a combination of lack of experience, lack of low gearing, and her energy levels- she had the same problem as us regarding food). It wasn't really surprising when she decided to bail, but I hope we'll see her back. And it was great to see Marna on an FNR for the first time since Bognor last year, she seemed in fine form. Had a pleasant surprise when I discovered Mark C (aka Biondino from BR forums, and who I've met up with a few times) was on the ride. He enjoyed himself, though he was glad to get to Whitstable, his energy levels were flagging a bit...he might well be back though.
As ever, kudos to Simon, (fellow) TECs, waymarkers et al. Not forgetting the splendid catering- Mrs Hall's rock cakes, Mrs Olaf's marble cake, and Andy's and the Waterfront. Roll on Saaaaarfend
My photos, such as they are, here
Note: Deleted the original post, reposted an edited version, at Mark's request.
As ever, kudos to Simon, (fellow) TECs, waymarkers et al. Not forgetting the splendid catering- Mrs Hall's rock cakes, Mrs Olaf's marble cake, and Andy's and the Waterfront. Roll on Saaaaarfend
My photos, such as they are, here
Note: Deleted the original post, reposted an edited version, at Mark's request.
