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Reading these posts I'm quite glad for an early start! Set off i wave B having had a minor panic over arriving (getting to Stratford was slow... bloody cyclists) and absolutely refused to ride with some of the early chaingangs. Speed was stupid fast, 40mph+ through the tunnels, and I figured there'd be a whole line of nackered riders by mile 80.
Eventually found a group I liked and hid in the wheels until out of London. Stopped at a checkpoint as my bladder was close to bursting and picked up a couple of bananas. Oh, and changed water. Hadn't rinsed my bottles well enough after washing, and had a horrendous soapy taste. Almost blowing bubbles.
Enjoyed the day as it warmed up. Riders on the hills were all moving well with space to overtake (and hide) which was nice, and coming down Leith hill was great fun. Felt like I was mountain-biking with the road surface down there.
Completely missed my last planned stop in Leatherhead so ate everything and latched onto a fast group. Spotted Hoke in the middle of a bunch, but too many people so no hellos. Felt pretty good by that point so spent the last 10 miles group hopping (yes, serious business, I'm sorry) and generally enjoying the speed you can hold on closed roads. Came over the line nackered at a little under 4.30. Dozed off in Green Park, waking up an hour or so later to potter, gently, home.
10/10, would ride again.