PTW

Just got back in from the race.
Riders - about 80
Course - Storey Arms - Defynnog 68 miles

Quite an easy race until we got to Defynnog! Went over super steep 18% gradient climb 3 times during the race. On the first 2 times I used way to big a gear and went out the back. Thankfully was able to join a small group of riders and we got back into the peloton after a few miles of chasing. On the 3rd and final time over the climb still went out the back but this time not so bad however the chase to get back into the peloton of now around 20 riders was hard. Managed it and with about 6 miles to go was in the front group.
Straight after getting back into this group I stupidly decided that I should get on the front and drill it for a bit. Then an attack from Rhys Lloyd and I was out the back with some other riders. Dropped all the riders I was with but never was able to catch the front group again and came in about 45 secs down on them.
Position I finished - around 20th to 25th or so place which I'm pleased with considering its only my 3rd ever open road race and 1st race over 50 miles.
I saw James Suter coming in about 10 minutes down on me but not sure where he placed.

Well done Jon and a very well written account... my pulse was racing just reading it!

How did Rhys get on?

cheers alf
Rhys was up there but not sure what position

rhys text me saying that he came 6th
and congratulations to jon and rhys

very well done jonathan,this was a hard event with a top class field, keep at it and the results will come.

Jon,
You need to look at the calender now and start getting the entry forms off.
The sid standard is next Junior race in Nottingham. I can give you a lift with Rhys. Get your entry off asap I think the closing date was today but you will be allright if you do it quick.
Race the handicap again next saturday

Well done today you rode well.

Oh if you are up to it do the betty pharoe tomoz. You can sign on the line.
The finish will suit you. Do the cat 3/4 race.