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Indeed, fair play for trying.
That’s said, there’s respect in finishing even when you know you’re behind.
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True, but mentally that's a tough ask.
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That’s said, there’s respect in finishing even when you know you’re behind.
For most rides I'd agree with that but I think this is a bit different. AIUI in RRA attempts, once it is clear you can't beat the record, they more or less insist you abandon as they don't want to observe a ride that doesn't beat a record.
Also it would be hard to keep your support team up another night in a lost cause. And for something this long it would be very hard to make yourself ride another whole day and night in a lost cause, ensuring massive sleep dep and muscle damage.
While I've ridden 11 hours of a 12 hour knowing I was off my target, hating every minute of it, this is a bit more of a write off, even @hippy got off his bike at Shap when he was off his target pace (I expect there was more to it).
andyp
frank9755
He aborted his attempt just after Shap at 0430 this morning.
Chapeau for trying.