Flinging Single Speed

Being 6'5, 95kg riding a SS I struggle with keeping myself cool, hydrated and fed in nearly all the races I do, it was nice to have no problems during this race with the cool weather. Both transitions I headed to the portaloo for a piddle which meant Hydration was fine with less than 3 bottles consumed, still a bit much fluid for the conditions but I'd rather over hydrate than suffer.

It was hard to see through dirty wet glasses, drafting meant eating dirt and it was very cold at times but I stayed positive and really enjoyed a tough day out in the saddle. I had a lot of great riders around me during the race that I was able to work with at times, one guy who happily dragged me into Wingello after we worked together a bit joined me for a sprint across the finish line at the end of the race. I couldn't fault anyone on course, I hope I was just as courteous to everyone I came across.

Second place to a SS World Champ, he was untouchable from when he passed me on the first hill and disappeared in the long paddock. I did thank Huw for personally inviting him from NZ for this years race:-)

I'll be back again next year for another attempt at a sub 5 hour SS fling.