Sprint Saga: The Leeston Locomotive vs. The Tanned Tornado Christchurch, Canterbury ⛅

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Mostly, but I did sneak in a bit of a breather, tucking into the bunch for a spell before taking my turns at the front again.\n\nAs we hit the three-quarter mark, Brett Grieve and his wingman - a pair of absolute powerhouses - blasted past us. There we were, pushing past 40km/h, and these lads made it look like we were on a leisurely stroll. Jeremy’s shout of “stuff this” perfectly captured the moment, though it wasn’t long before we rallied, trying our best to stick with the scratch riders who caught up after being left in the dust by Brett and co.\n\nThe finale was a spectacle of strategy and strength, with Steve Caldwell snagging the win. As for me, my legs just weren’t in it for a showdown, and I ended up playing the unwitting lead-out man for Craft, who cheekily sprinted past at the line. A classic move, leaving me to roll across with nothing left but a grin and plans for revenge.\n\nPost-race, the tradition continued with pizza and chips at the lab, shared with Gary, Jason, Archie, and Frankie. Then, it was a cool down ride home with Gary, rounding off a superb evening on the bike. 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