It was another tough day. We had slipped down the GC but still in the same "E" start position. Today we rode sensibly but still had difficulties with the heat and duration. We suffered a tire puncture within the opening kilometers - which was a huge bummer as we never saw most of the riders from our start group the rest of the day. From the course profile most of the climbing was supposed to be in the first 25k but several small climbs and the dry conditions really killed us. The final water stop came way too late. It was the first time i had run out of fluids. Losing my bottle of Accelerade didn't help. One of the only highlights was racing ostrich and seeing baboons. The final 10k i really drove it home in a stiff headwind to finish in just under 7:30. I am tired.
3 Comments:
At March 31, 2008 10:58 PM ,
Channing said...
keep up the good work guys! only 5 more stages to go! we're cheering for you here.
At April 1, 2008 4:57 AM ,
Diederik said...
As the proverb : "no pain, no game". Your comments make disappear al my doubts for suscription nXt year. Go go go guys & best regards to Stefan.
At April 1, 2008 7:32 AM ,
Hilton Meyer said...
Super effort gents. Only a bit more to go.
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