The morning was cool and cloudy, the roads were a bit moist, but 100 people and 99 bikes were at the start line ready to roll.

Cameltown Hill Road - After some carnage on the first downhill, plenty of flat tires, a covered bridge, some nasty hillclimbs, increased wind speed ... yes, one more big hill ... and plenty more to come!

More than prayers were needed to climb yet another hill on Grovania Road. Only a few more hills to go ...

Finally ... 77 miles, 2 energy bars, 6 gel packs, 4 litres of water ... and the finish line.

Thanks, Dianne, for the great photos!! Apologies to you Big Ring riders who were so far ahead of me that you didn't get photographed.