Already I had to think what day of the camp it was and its only day 2. We pack in so much and travel so far each day it seems we fit in more than a day in our epic day. Today started with a 5.50am wake up shower and into my cycling gear. It was a cycle only today for official camp completion. As always there was the optional run and swim sessions for bonus points towards the jersey competions. To check out how the jersey comps are going log onto Epic Camp. I opted for breakfast and passed on the morning run due to very sore thighs.
The ride was 175k with a 5k KOM climb at the 30k mark. I had a good climb and ended up 8th to the top. Had to sprint past Tara who passed me just before the summit to gain an extra quat point. What we do when a competion is on.
The day had become cloudy with showers but the temp was still warm 15deg plus maybe. The wind was mostly behind. So apart from the water spray it was good riding conditions. I rode hard off the mountain. Epic is all about getting away early and not missing the bunches. I managed to bridge over to a group of 4 riders including Clas Bjorling, Rich and David Craig. After riding together for a while I ended up on Clas's wheel who towed me all the way to the aid station stop at 70k. Thanks Clas, what a fantasic rider. Then from the lunch quick stop and through to Whangerei. My legs where shattered but I feelt good and had plenty of time so I did my 10k run then went to the pool with most of the guys for the 3k swim. Some of the guns went for the bonus set and did a 6k set.
So the end of another day. I am feeling great so want to take it easy tomorrow so I can keep the energy levels up as long as possible.
As the days go on I am getting to know the other athletes. Its one of my favourite reasons for doing this, meeting new and interesting people. The film crew have a hand held diary cam that they wanted footage on. So Daniel and I went in search of the real story of the people taking part in Epic. We got some great interviews and I hope we can do some more. It was a fun way to find out more about everyone.
That's me until 5.50am tomorrow when we run to the pool for our swim session.
Epic Pete
The ride was 175k with a 5k KOM climb at the 30k mark. I had a good climb and ended up 8th to the top. Had to sprint past Tara who passed me just before the summit to gain an extra quat point. What we do when a competion is on.
The day had become cloudy with showers but the temp was still warm 15deg plus maybe. The wind was mostly behind. So apart from the water spray it was good riding conditions. I rode hard off the mountain. Epic is all about getting away early and not missing the bunches. I managed to bridge over to a group of 4 riders including Clas Bjorling, Rich and David Craig. After riding together for a while I ended up on Clas's wheel who towed me all the way to the aid station stop at 70k. Thanks Clas, what a fantasic rider. Then from the lunch quick stop and through to Whangerei. My legs where shattered but I feelt good and had plenty of time so I did my 10k run then went to the pool with most of the guys for the 3k swim. Some of the guns went for the bonus set and did a 6k set.
So the end of another day. I am feeling great so want to take it easy tomorrow so I can keep the energy levels up as long as possible.
As the days go on I am getting to know the other athletes. Its one of my favourite reasons for doing this, meeting new and interesting people. The film crew have a hand held diary cam that they wanted footage on. So Daniel and I went in search of the real story of the people taking part in Epic. We got some great interviews and I hope we can do some more. It was a fun way to find out more about everyone.
That's me until 5.50am tomorrow when we run to the pool for our swim session.
Epic Pete
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