Many thanks to Derek Hermon, the owner of Bear Valley Bikes, for taking time to drag my old bones around the 15 miles plus of the lake to shave a generous two minutes off my best time. It makes a huge difference following a professional racer and from time to time getting into his drag. He said the best distance was to be between one and two inches off his back wheel - Phew! A little too close for comfort at speeds of around 25 miles per hour, but it made a huge difference when I managed it.
The final climb up Red Ant Hill was a little more that I wanted, but it had to be done as his business and our start and finish point ended at the top - a sort of miniature Alp d'Huez! For those keeping score we came in at 52 minutes 45.3 seconds. This picture is just before the off. Once again. Thanks Derek! And also for the snazzy jersey!
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