I’ve come to the conclusion that I was on the wrong bike.
Everyone on a singlespeed crosser went miles faster than I did, so I’m going to borrow one of those, fit some cowhorns on it and next year I might, with a bit of training, come third from last.
You’ve got to have a dream – and beating Derek Starship is mine. 😀
I was completely amazed by the speed and skill of the really good riders – they were all very polite as they came past as well.
Just like to say thanks to John Climber, Shaun from Cooksons, Ton and everyone else who gave me a cheer. The marshalls were superb as well.
Ms Spanner was again marshalling by the ruptured ferret and has asked me to say thanks to everyone for their kind words.
Not bothered what format the next one takes – it seems to have developed a momentum of it’s own now and I can’t wait for the next one.