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Binned off my nice 6.20 start time to ride with my brother and friends an hour later. Got caught by the Pyrford block so spent and hour and a half in the field there before a nice walk.
Were the last people through to Leith before that was cut off, then stood at the bottom of that for another hour+. Was impressed by the guy (non-official, but with a couple of mates) who sparked up a spliff while waiting.
Eventually made it up Leith, but by then had missed the cut for Box by a couple of minutes. From there uneventful ride in, though nursing my brother along who was broken.
Just under 10 hours elapsed for 6 riding. Waiting and walking quite dull, but good spirits all round.
Finished with VIP passes on the finish line - cold beer, excellent canapes and a massage, before watching the sprint.