Evenin' all!!
Just got in after racing at Hillingdon. The skies looked threatening on the way over but it actually brightened up while the youngsters raced.
I thought the poor-ish weather may have kept the numbers down to c.10 riders so I had a chance of a top-ten finish. No such luck! The field was c.25, the speed was slower than last week, 23.80 avg, and the heavens opened half a lap in. It seemed a bit more agressive this week and I had a few digs off the front and won the sprint for 13th place.....probably!
The ride home was slow, testament to the fact that I had worked a lot harder in the race this week. Got home soaked but with a smile on my face.
I'm guessing that CP was called off? It's a good feeling to know that, thanks to Hillingdon being a flat, straightforward course, I can still do a 'fast' training ride even in this weather.
Until next week, so long.....and, hey, be careful out there!