The 30k didn’t seem too bad to get to the end of the days stage of the Vuelta. Having learnt from yesterday I set off much later but still getting me to the top in good time to sample the atmosphere.
As I got to the bottom of the last hill I thought I’d give it a little push see how I fair. So I kicked on I passed a few people, also some passed me 🤷♂️. I feel a bit deflated when I hear spectators speculating it’s an ebike. I’m going to have to change my tool cannister so it does not look like a battery. But suffice that I know its all legs. But I have 2500km in my legs so I’m on the strong side now.
No pictures of the riding, sometimes it’s just good to watch.
When the last of the racers came past we were held for 20 or 30 mins before allowed to leave the compound. This is where the 30kms to get home become a bind. That’s 1000m of climbing a minimum of 2 hours. I was back riding at just past 6pm and all those lovely down hills on the way to the event were much less pleasant to climb on the way back. When I got in at 8pm just enough time to cook, eat, shower and bed.
Ready for the 1day of the 2 to Santander.
A Couple of Days Ride Outta....... 