Team Witham Wheelers consisted of Steve Cropper, Gerry Hyde, Ian Galpin, Peter Watson, and Mark Wilson.
A strong South Westerly wind allowed us a fast starting pace for the
first 18 Easterly heading miles. The first big hill at 22 Miles slowed us down a tad.
An easier pace was set to the first feed station at 34 Miles. A quick flapjack, and
stretching of the legs, before getting back on for the next big hill at Farforth.
A fast downhill into Stenigot was proceeded by a further 2 climbs in the mid section. Ian was on fire, and kept us all going when limbs were heavy.
It was nice to get to the farthest Easterly point at Swallow (65 Miles), but then
the hard work began. Straight into the headwind for the last 35 Miles, rain due any time. 2 more hills, with the biggest starting at 70 miles.
A big downhill to the last Feed Station in Middle Rasen, more cake, and a quick
stretch.
The last 20 miles, saw everyone taking a turn at the front, made the time go quickly.
Before we knew it, we were in Scampton, climbing up along Burton edge into Lincoln.
The last 300m was something else, Michaelgate, bone-shaking cobbles up the steep climb to the finish. A great team effort
Time - 5:41
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