A tough day but a great day. The climbs were painfully steep and relentless but the downhills were great pay back - rocky steep dry and very fast.
After each fast section with sharp rocks there was always a collection of people mending flat tyres so it became clear that going flat out was not the best strategy but instead to pick the smoothest lines was important. It seems that stage racing is all about staying consistent and not necessarily going flat out at all times.
As to the results: we had two on the podium: Iwona was second in the 30 plus age category. Her partner Anthony White was third in 40 plus.
I was 4th in the 30 plus category and 8th female overall. Natasha was 5th in the 30 plus age category and 9th female overall.
Anna was 6th in the 20 plus category.
Steph had bad luck got a large stick in her rear mech on the first climb. She fixed it but then she it got ripped off again a little later and she was forced to withdraw.
The stage took me 4 hrs 39 mins. Tomorrow is far longer and much more climbing. The forecast is also for rain. So I am a bit scared!!
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