The legs didnt feel too bad, good enough for chasing down Ian's attacks, shouting at the young guys to keep the tempo high and riding off the front twice myself. Infact the E1/2 had a difficult time to bring down their 90sec handicap. At some point though I realised it would be better to make sure a NatB rider wins rather than one of the cat 3/4 riders who hardly ever race. So, about 15 laps before the end I stopped pushing the group and awaited my team to roll up to us. Which they did. Jamie, our youngest NatB team rider took his heart in his legs with 3 laps to go and chased a lone breakaway rider who was hovering 15sec ahead of us. He overrollt him and stuck out at the front for the final lap, while I ensured the rest of the group doesnt chase him down. It was enjoyable racing and I was pleased to see a young talented man taking the win.
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| solo attack for about 2 laps |
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| but then brought back |