good hit out for the fling.

it was hot and humid. had sweat dripping down my face halfway into the first lap, and that was without a warm up. was determined to finish it with the fling coming up, so was out to see if i could last the distance.

happy with how things went. was in the hurt box between 2h and 4.5h, but once i was able to count down the laps with the time remaining it was all good.

cramps were fine, although i did pass someone standing with an orange bike (perhaps ladytoast? - i was wearing KOM and riding a spark) in the long meadows climb who was immobilised on the side of the trail with cramps in both legs.

thoroughly enjoyed the race. will definitely consider doing the series next year.