Cycling 2:04:11 [3] 71.47 km (1:44 / km) +706m 1:39 / km
shoes: Spiuk ZS11
Tour de Ballyfinnane 2017
Messed up the start, wanted to be closer to the front when it started but wasn't, chasing all the way to Castlemaine. After that it wasn't too bad pace wise. Did end up the front for a small bit. That was after the pace increased.
Kept things under control in the group up to Annascaul. Spinning a low gear. Then ended up at the front again near the top.
Pace again increased up Glean na Gealt, not all the way, but close to the end. Was a small bit off the front at the top, so had to work a bit to catch on the descent. Caught them after a couple of km. Then through Camp I was luckily at the back when a car decided to turn into the garage, could smell the rubber from the braking!
Spent more time in front coming back towards Blennerville, but pace wasn't too hectic. Was much more cautious on the approach to Farmers Bridge this year, no messing from me. When the climb started I tried to get out of the saddle for more power but could feel quads so sat back down. Stayed sitting on the way up and was happy enough with it. Then the descent was fun.
Cramped in both hamstrings getting off the bike at the finish!!! Left one was ok but right was worse. Fantastic day out on the bike, sun splitting the stones. Enjoyable day out.