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@pascalo
Two weekends back, Giro Della Donna. Never been as cold after a ride. The descent was like 25k long and considering we're going into Aussie summer, the 6 degs on the foggy top of Donna Buang didn't really help. Instant clattering teeth and loss of all sensations in the fingers and whatnot.
The ride itself was really awesome, going through this beautiful temperate rain forest with massive ferns all around. At some point Alberto Contador came zooming past and shouted encouragements. I managed to ride well until I punctured out 6 k from the last summit.
From there on it was a proper battle to keep riding into the rainy mist but I got there in the end.
Cycling tips people took a shot of you at the summit, so here's mine, minus my usual glasses because they just fogged up so bad I couldn't see through them.
Unfortunately I myself have not taken any good pic apart from a shot from the balcony the next day that shoes the summit.
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