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@rpm
I think older riders have an advantage on long events...
time passes much quickly for them, the pain and tiredness seems like a few minutes compared to the hours of torment faced by a youngster over the same distance.
This is why many pensioners enjoy gardening, they can actually sit and watch the garden grow without becoming bored.