• Arrived late so didn't kick off to 9.30 after haring round Hackney trying to find anyone who loooked like they knew where to go, but made decent pace and got there just before sunrise. Great fun, lots more fixies than I expected (I rode geared), some of whom hit a serious pace. The sight of an endless line of red rear lights through the night warms the cockles.

    TT'ing the last 20 miles or so into Dunwich with a few other speedy guys was exhilarating, if not ideal prep for the cycle back. c.250 miles total, but don't feel too bad. Must sleep now tho, must sleep lots.

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