by Andrew G » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:26 am
[quote="Sylv Choufflard"]Is that the course that is not 10 but 10.9 miles long? (dixit marco) [size=75][edit: ok it says higher up that it is 10.7][/size]
Even at 10.9 those times are interesting and seem to point towards a hillier course than I expected (maybe I should've been riding it beforehand ...)
Jon's winning time gives you a good indication, probably about 5 minutes slower that a straight 10 on the Holmwood course.
Nothing bad and big ring all the way. From memory long drag at the start, couple of lesser drags too. There are two hills which are towards the back end of the loop, the finish is on the second one. Having done it last year, just get out the saddle and attack them as the finish is not that far away once you get to them. Also you've got to bear in mind that a normal 10 only has one turn, on this you have more bends to slow down for, one is quite tight and tends to be gravel strewn so you need to take it carefully.
Good luck.