This is a short blog as its now 10pm and I need my recovery sleep. We had another beautiful day weather wise and scenery wise as well. This morning was a short 10k ride down to Devonport to catch a ferry across to the Coromandel. We got off at a typical North Island beach, small bay lined with pohutakawa trees. In Epic Camp style before we set out on our 150k bike we had a small aquathon to complete. A 1km open water swim and 5km run. So wetsuits on and into it. It was fantastic to swim in the sea. The water was a nice temperature. I started not too hard and really enjoyed it. Came out about 7th and got passed by a couple of the hard running guys. Tried to catch Daniel and Rip but after making no ground and with sore thighs I just tried to hold a steady pace and minimise leg damage. I finished 10th just ahead of Douglas. Then onto the bikes. Two good climbs started the ride with the second a KOM. I struggled at the top of the second climb. My legs where happy to be done. It was another fast descent then onto some of the best scenery of the camp so far. The narrow road followed the coast line passing beautiful beaches and bays. The day was perfect and with no pressure to ride hard it was very enjoyable. After a lunch stop the road become flat and straight as we headed to Matamata. Gordo sat at the front of the whole camp for over 60k. Fatigue was starting to creep in and my shoulders hurt like hell. A drink stop at 40k to go was welcome. It was a tail wind on the way so nice way to finish. It was 6pm when we got in so shower and dinner and the day was done. Support crew are doing a stellar job under tough conditions with so much travelling between days and lots of gear to cart. The routine is set and day 5 will be on me soon enough. Until then!
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