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@stompy
just got home, had my stretches and I'm just about to have a shower.
The rain was just stopping as I got to the feeding station, and that was the worst of it. Tip for next year, forget the food because there were big queues for a cup of soup and a roll (even though it was welcome). Next time I'll take an army ration pack, and just hydrate it with the hot water they put out for the tea and coffee, where there was hardly any queue.
it was a beautiful morning. No sunrise, but the sky just got lighter and clearer. At the 80 mile point, I was with Scott, and we realised with just 36 miles to go, we were actually going to make to make it.
Got in to Dunwich at 9:12, and I feel a great sense of acheivement. I'm glad I rode fixed. If I do it next year, I'll do it fixed as well, but maybe I'll try and get some more training in. Got home at 5.30 - exactly 24 hours after I left.
Good to see you all, and nice riding with you.
And a final image to put you off your dinner - my white pants are red. I chafed myself stupid, and I"m going to be very uncomfortable.