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amey
great write-up dude and chapeau for cracking on with it sans free-wheel. didn't see anyone riding fixed out there - with the exception of a guy near the beginning on a penny-farthing - though don't think he will have taken it on to the cobbles.
you are totally spot on about the Arenberg and having done it for the first time ever i am glad there was no extra rain on it. i rode the 145k route with @clintsmoker and my mate tony (not on here). tony did it last year so gave us a few cautionary words but as clintsmoker said that still doesn't truly prep you for the carnage. am in awe of the pros who actually race over that.
was great to see @PinkGottiMobbs and dan (not sure of forum moniker) at the second food stop and again at the end. and another forum rider sadly no longer with us helped keep the spirits and the power up throughout the day.
10/10 - won't ride again