What an awesome race (TT) today. 23km from Longley pub to the top of M Wellington (1360m). The last couple of km were literally in the clouds Fastest time I heard was 53 mins. by Sid Tabberley (MTB supremo), wh went past me like I was standing still, which comparitively speaking was. There were 167 starters of all ages, fitness levels and bike type - even one recumbant. It was great to see everyone having a real go
The descent for those who did it, is gruesome. I'm glad it wasn't par of the race. Pretty fast and rough. Good to put the brain in a jar an see how brave you can be. Forearms get an ache if you spend to long o the brakes. Interesting to see the looks on the faces of the climbers a you wizz past on the way down - you can see that they are just wishin to get to the top and get it over with
