Leeston Handicap Race Christchurch, Canterbury ☀️

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It didn’t matter where in the placings; all that mattered was finishing ahead of him.\n\nCue the classic cat-and-mouse game. I was on his wheel, he was on mine, switching positions, waiting for the right moment. With 500m to go, I suddenly found myself out in the wind—nowhere to hide. Had to commit. Launched my sprint, but could feel Frankie lurking behind, just waiting. Sure enough, he pounced, and this 61-year-old just didn’t quite have the legs to match. Not only did he pip me, but someone else snuck past, bumping me down to eighth while he took sixth. That means he’s now three points ahead heading into the final points race. Not ideal, but it keeps things interesting!\n\nPost-race, the ride home had its own drama. Had to stop for keys, which meant a bit of chasing with Tom Scott. Then, like a gift from the cycling gods, a big ol’ tractor rumbled past, and we hopped onto its slipstream from Coes Ford all the way to Shands Road. 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