Stage 1: Full Gas, Half Calm, Zero Sleep 🥝🚴‍♂️ Christchurch, Canterbury ☀️

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To be part of such a fantastic event, surrounded by riders, volunteers, supporters, and all the energy of the Epoch Tour finally coming to life, was pretty special. Sometimes the result sheet doesn’t tell the full story. Today was about showing up, pinning the number on, and being part of something bloody awesome.\n\nNot the dream TT, but definitely a memorable one. Stage 1 done. Tour underway. 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