TLI, Lower Withington
Photograph by Ed Rollason Photography
6 laps, main split occurred after 2 laps, about 12 in the break, then big purge by the usual suspects (Steve Davies - Bio-Racer etc.) when the 12 became 7 leaving just over half the race left to go. Done my bit working in the break for 90% of the time, so pleased I could see some signs of strength returning, but did miss the occasional turn (though I wasn’t alone on that score) …final mile (long straight) everybody started jockey-ing, I was at the front and kept spinning, looked back and a bit of a gap had developed, so just gradually wound it up, next thing I see the 100 to go flag, couldn’t hear any ‘swoosh’ behind me, so didn’t look back and sprinted for the line ...and no-one came past! A bit lucky I guess, but was happy to have got in the break and very confident I’d not have finished 7th
Miss Dolan was sporting new hoops and I had new silver shoes, which clearly upped my performance ….but more importantly, it was my last Cat B race, so a nice end to the day. Crossing the line was a very muted and unspectacular affair, so you won’t see that picture on the TLI site! Lol
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