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@Crispin_Glover
Another great night and day in the saddle, 4 down and counting.
Me and my brother gaffed around then had to detour to pick up coach tickets and batteries, so didn't hit Lea Bridge Road till well after 9pm. The going was so good we absolutely canned the first 60 miles, huge mistake. A combination of leaving late and not taking it easy meant the last 30/40 were pretty tough going, verging on miserable in places.
I did, however, learn that SIS cola gel with caffeine is like rocket fuel, will definitely be taking my max allocation next year and just riding that wave.
The other thing about leaving late is that you spend less time razzing through the night, absolutely laffin' yer head aff, and more time chugging along in the morning light. In my head, when it's light, you're nearly there, and when you're not, it has a big affect on your motivation.
Recommended to all who haven't; GET IN THAT SEA! It was SO sweet to wash the night off my body and out of my head, then just dry off on the pebbles.
9/10, same time next year.