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It was a great day out. I've been very nervous over the last week or so about how this race would go, but it all worked out in the end.
I started off fairly well, but as soon as I hit the first steep section, I wheel spun a few times which knocked my rhythm and slowed me down a bit. I then relaxed on the flattish bit in the middle and went for it at the end with the crowd's encouragement. I was pretty whacked at the top.
My main objective was to beat last year's time, which I managed by two seconds (2:15 this year). What was even better was that all of the times this year were slower than last year, presumably because of the slippiness (I think most people skidded a bit). The winner was Richard Gough at 1:58.
In the event I was only 6 seconds off the podium, which I think is a pretty decent achievement, so I'm very happy. Bike performed well and no other complaints.
It was good to have a forum crowd as ever, and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.