Your getting very, erm, philosophical (?) with your impending fatherhood Sean!
Like you say, we dont ride in the same groups, nor can i beat your time if im not there. But thats not realy the point of a Sportive, is it? Nor would I have my chance at the ACC road race, if I were there, im not a 4th cat
In fact I don't think the man who wins will be able to brag, im not the only man not riding, am I?
Anyway, will I be able to buy you a beer to shut you up on the 17th?