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I took the day off work to spend some time with my daughter. The fact I’m wrecked is obviously a complete coincidence...
That’s the hardest I’ve ever gone in the real world. 80 miles with no stops at that pace is quite a nice marker. I don’t regret pushing so hard but it’ll take a few days before my legs are talking to me again. My knee is quite sore today but my shoulder is fine, so hopefully the routine I’ve got is paying off.
If I’m being honest it was also nice finishing at the front. It doesn’t feel like a victory. And not because I like rubbing your faces in the dirt (well not much anyway....
). But because I’ve come along way the last few years fitness wise and it’s nice to be seeing tangible results.
That’s the hardest I’ve ever gone in the real world. 80 miles with no stops at that pace is quite a nice marker. I don’t regret pushing so hard but it’ll take a few days before my legs are talking to me again. My knee is quite sore today but my shoulder is fine, so hopefully the routine I’ve got is paying off.
If I’m being honest it was also nice finishing at the front. It doesn’t feel like a victory. And not because I like rubbing your faces in the dirt (well not much anyway....
). But because I’ve come along way the last few years fitness wise and it’s nice to be seeing tangible results.
In the office today so won't see post until I get home later ... getting v excited that my top will be waiting for me
You rode really well mate - that's OK, you can milk itI took the day off work to spend some time with my daughter. The fact I’m wrecked is obviously a complete coincidence...
That’s the hardest I’ve ever gone in the real world. 80 miles with no stops at that pace is quite a nice marker. I don’t regret pushing so hard but it’ll take a few days before my legs are talking to me again. My knee is quite sore today but my shoulder is fine, so hopefully the routine I’ve got is paying off.
If I’m being honest it was also nice finishing at the front. It doesn’t feel like a victory. And not because I like rubbing your faces in the dirt (well not much anyway....
If I hadn't stopped with cramp wit 5 miles to go, I wonder if we'd have chosen to roll over the line together (
) or whether it would have turned into a sprint finish (
)! 
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Are you saying @bobinski didn't finish with you? Was he behind you a long way?If I’m being honest it was also nice finishing at the front. It doesn’t feel like a victory. And not because I like rubbing your faces in the dirt (well not much anyway....
(I don't really know why I'm taking the P out of Bob with the DD coming up and he will get his revenge with cream on top after that
)
A little bit crampy last night, but actually pretty well recovered for general moving about. I wouldn't want to try a hard workout, then I'd expect to feel what damage I did yesterday
I did stop for water!
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<Tommy>
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You rode really well mate - that's OK, you can milk it
If I hadn't stopped with cramp wit 5 miles to go, I wonder if we'd have chosen to roll over the line together (
The same thought occurred to me as I hit the home straight. It would of been brilliant to have crossed the line with you. But I did wonder whether it would of played out like that when we saw the flag
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<Tommy>
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Also a testament to all the long rides you’ve been putting in on Zwift and the real world
I'd definitely have been STRONGLY campaigning for theThe same thought occurred to me as I hit the home straight. It would of been brilliant to have crossed the line with you. But I did wonder whether it would of played out like that when we saw the flag
finish!! There was no sprint left in my legs I was surprised to see that I averaged 22mph for that last 5 miles after the my cramp stop though - was it all downhill or something?!!
I know you're only joking, but nothing to take the P out of unfortunately Whorty - Bob was only 10 minutes behind me (along with Norry). All down to a couple of key moments when you either missed latching onto a particular group or not really - very much like a Zwift race - but much longer and more dangerous! I think we got split up on one of the hills near the start - I'd spotted a group I wanted to stay with so pushed hard to stay with them up the hill and I remember Tommy saying he was doing 700 watts to keep up with the group too at that pointAre you saying @bobinski didn't finish with you? Was he behind you a long way?
(I don't really know why I'm taking the P out of Bob with the DD coming up and he will get his revenge with cream on top after that
