Before the start I had it in my head I was gonna give my all to get hold of that yellow jersey.
I was pretty much the last man away and because a film crew were mucking obout up the zig zag we were delayed by 30 mins so I was almost off when it got dark.
From the line I pulled away got straight into the big ring stood up and honked it all the way.
I knew exactly how to gauge it and what to expect on this climb as we are so accustomed to it every week!
Everytime I felt it was becoming too easy to pedal I knocked it up a gear, I was really flying and grimacing with effort.
I'd never exerted myself so much as this before but I was comfortable that I could just about hold this at 99% to get me to the finish without blowing.
second hairpin I had to ease up a little otherwise I would have overshot the corner
on the exit when I pedaled a couple of revs the wheel span slightly but nothing to lose any time over.
The open section I just kept it sprinting up for all my worth, I didn't sit down at all, I knew this was gonna be a good time
Straight lined the next 2 corners as no cars were coming and absoloutly sprited with every last drop of power I had over the line, crossing the line with a huge shout/cry cos I had so much adrenaline.
Took ages before I could breath normal again and was in serious oxygen debt for 20 mins afterwards.
I think I managed a 4.49 and I heard via Chinese whispers the winner done a 4.40 something, really felt I gave my everything and couldn't have gone any faster whatsoever so am well happy with the ride.
Fingers crossed when we see the results, hopefully I have made the podium or very close so we'll have to wait and see.
Bring on Tomorrow, hey Stuart where were you? you would have easily got a ride as a few riders did not start
Cheers Adam and Tony for the Agreeable support and advice.
