Gear Tuned, Hearts Raced: The Last-Minute Sprint Triumph! Christchurch, Canterbury ☀️

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Realising our break was a bit crowded, we decided to thin the ranks and up the ante, pushing hard to make it count.\n\nJust as we were belting it out, with the finish line teasing us in the last 3 to 5 k’s, scratch caught us, turning the end into a rip-roaring sprint. And there’s Steve, my friendly nemesis, getting the jump on me! But I wasn’t having any of it; gave it my all, and with a bit of grunt and a lot of heart (187 beats per minute of it!), I pipped him at the post. As I roared past, all I could muster was a breathless “bugger” – completely spent, but utterly exhilarated.\n\nRounding off the day, we coasted home, stopping at the lab for a well-deserved pint, reliving the sprint and already spinning yarns about the next race.\n\nStandout Moments:\n\n\t•\tQuick visit to the bike mechanic but still made it thanks to the patient peloton.\n\t•\tOver 60 riders showing the strength and camaraderie of our club.\n\t•\tA strategic breakaway with Steve and the lads, pushing ourselves beyond.\n\t•\tA nail-biting finish, overcoming my mate Steve in the last meters.\n\t•\tCelebratory beers and tales of the race at the local.\n\nWeather Report: Clear sky, 24°C, and the wind was blowing 20km/h from ENE\n\n📈 aiendurance.com summary:\nExternal stress score: 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