My first CTCT today (I'm nearly 55 and bought my first bike in Feb 2018). Was apprehensive about the wind but had a great ride. Really enjoyed it. Went like the clappers (by my standards), especially from Smitties but even a bit before that. I felt the biggest issue was that I may have been seeded a bit far back (5B) - or the seeding is a stuff up, not sure which - and kept having to work my way through slower riders. Got a bit hairy at times. Especially on the flats, gentle inclines and downhills, I seemed to be going past a heck of a lot of people. Also couldn't find a pack to hook onto so was pretty much a solo ride for me. Ran out of puff halfway up Suikerbossie so stopped and downed the goodie bag Zest thing - that sure helped a lot. Must be one of the most beautiful routes anywhere in the world. Really looking forward to the next one. Clive from 5D who rode today after surviving pancreatic cancer and now has no pancreas, spleen or gall bladder: bloody well done and I wish you many more indeed. You're one of my heroes. Graeme from 5B with the red cyclocross bike with the masking taped bananas under the top tube: you're a real gentleman. I hope I see you again! To the US couple from Washington State on the tandem: hope to see you next year again. To the thirty Nigerians who flew here to join us, the same: next year same time, same place lads!
