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JurekB
Had a great time on my first Dynamo. Got an early start as had no idea what to expect and heeded @Oliver Schick’s advice to not go with a GPS route and follow the leader. Saw a good sized bunch leave at 7:30 and stuck to them out of London. Very glad to have made the reservation for food at the cyclist for a little peace of mind, again, since not knowing what to expect for stop options, but might go for a different option next year to mix it up. Had a slight worry at this halfway mark that pain was setting in and it would be a horrible second half but after I wolfed the food down at the cyclist I entered a state of zen with my body becoming one with the bike and have never felt better riding (shit fixie skidders say>>>>) Ended up with quite a few of the road crews on the back end, I’d have to mash my way up the inclines as fast as I could to maintain my momentum and they’d then pass me again on the descents. Got to Dunwich a slight before 4:30am and had a little sit and wander round before a pint then the coach. 9.5/10 a half a point is dropped for the constant sound of freewheels