Timaru | 60k C Grade | 7th Timaru, Canterbury ⛅

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Nerves were high, but I decided to stick to my favorite strategy – race at the front but not on the front.\n\nLap 1: Rolling down the hill and cruising the flats, I kept my position near the front. When the climb began, the pace was slow. I took charge, pacing the group all the way to the top.\n\nLap 2: Similar story – led the climb and hit the summit first. Decided against breaking away too early.\n\nLap 3: Repeated the same tactic, staying at the front without burning out.\n\nLap 4: The pace slowed on the climb, a clear sign everyone was saving energy for the final lap.\n\nLap 5: Went hard on the climbs, especially the second one where I led and attacked a bit too early. A pinch near the top got the better of me as four riders surged ahead. I was left in the red but managed to chase them back on the rolling hills.\n\nAs we turned into the final downhill before the uphill sprint, I was just 10 seconds shy of the leaders. In hindsight, my early attack on the climb cost me, but the race felt good, and recovery was swift. Overall, I’m chuffed with my performance and ready for tomorrow’s 3-hour group ride.\n\nThanks to the training program, I felt strong, recovered well, and can’t wait for the next race. 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