Filed under: Ride for Heart
Gillet on, arm warmers off, gillet on, arm warmers on. Hot, cool, hot, bloody cold. And wet. Weather decidedly changeable today. Currently in the sub antartic valley known as Hanmer Springs.
Lewis Pass was magificent, climbing through Beech forest glades and stunning exposed peaks (those that could be seen poking out from the clouds). Great gradient for rhythm climbing. Descent wasn’t too bad fixed, took it a little easy – and a flag ripping headwind slowed all the freebie riders down to a manageable pace.
Support crew and organisation of this ride is superb. Though having a van with full defibrillator, splints, and IV lines ready to go, along with a crack team is a little disconcerting. Came through the blood test A OK, heart not leaking, and no substances found of concern.
18t freewheel still clean, only the Lindis Pass and Crown Range stand between me and Bluff and a 42×16 clean sweep. I’m off to the pub to celebrate.
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