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@Gustav
Entered LWL...first audax in over 10 years, with the first one being a rather modest 100k.
Like @Rik_Van_Looy, i found the outward stretch the hardest with thoughts of bailing but the homeward stretch was sweet with the hanging patches of mist making it feel like a scene from a schlock horror film at night (colder than expected).
Took a minor spill which i blame on new cleats and inability to get out of pedals.
What I found the most interesting revelation was how my stomach pushed back on being force fed food in an effort to keep the pedals turning...the food stops with their real food made for a welcome respite from energy bars and bananas
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