Up bright? And early this morning for the time trial. Down at the start for 6:30 only to find that I had forgotton my heart rate monitor. No time to get it as I was first off at 7:00. JFDI.
Downhill from the start push to 24mph before spinning out. 150 cranks worked well for the hill climb so I left them on for today. Along the flat at 20 - 22 mph with a tail wind. I was conserving energy a bit for the climbing turn at the end. As it was raining I had worn my Heli Hansen waterproof jacket, a little warm maybe but I hate getting wet and cold!
Up the triangular hill route, where I was overtaken by two faster guys, the marshalls were doing a good job stopping the traffic so we can just ride. Downhill with a few whoops of joy thrown in, brake for the bottom corner as it was wet and a bit tight! Then back along the flat into the head wind. 13mph going back as I was knackered! Big Verns took a long time to arrive and I was overtaken by a few more people. Up the hill to the finish!
There is plenty of support here from the other competitors from all the nations, it really is a great atmosphere.
I'm penning this over breakfast at the B&B, it's the first time I feel I really deserved a full cooked breakfast!! Next event at 10:30 at the sports centre, sprints followed by a two hour race. Looking forward to it, just wish the sun would come out.
Laters, MBG
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