They say the second day after is always the worst and it’s true. :ohmy: I don’t think there’s a muscle in my body that doesn’t hurt; but there’s a big wide smile to go along with the aches as I remember the day and read everyone else’s take on the ride.
As you can tell from Hatto’s report there were sections that had changed and temporarily shifted things up a notch and pushed me wayyyy outside of my comfort zone; but as he says, that’s how you get better. Already I want to go back and conquer that mother of a hill. :S
I think one of the best things about the day was how a group of that size, with covered such a huge range of riding abilities, could ride happily together. It is a credit to everyone who took part. I know for me, it is great to get the opportunity to learn by watching others. How do they make it look so easy??
Splitting the ride in the afternoon meant that everyone had the opportunity to get what they wanted out of the day. For some it was a quick tar ride back to Nowra, for others like me it was a continuation of the grade 2 ride and for those that were up to it (although maybe they didn’t know what they were signing up for! ) it was a chance to twist it a bit and test skills and abilities.
Hatto did an outstanding job as lead. The fact that everyone enjoyed themselves so much is a reflection of that. Thanks again.
The sweeps deserve special mention too. Quite honestly, there are parts I would not have got through if it hadn’t been for them.
Thanks also to Mallee for showing me the way when I was too tired to try and pick a line any more.
All-in-all it was a brilliant day. Met lots of new people and if the many “we’ve got to do this again” comments in the carpark come to fruition it won’t be long before we’re out there having another go at it. :woohoo:
