I'm still waiting for the final result, but here are the SDV scores as I see them. I have to say that everyone who rode can give themselves a big pat on the back for getting through an awful day on a tough course. All the SDV riders who entered, rode and finished which is an excellent turnout.
Alistair Mallet 2.46.52 27th
Dave Bridle 2.24.26 16th (rode the entire event without a drink!)
Paul O'Donovan 2.22.17 13th (inc. a stop to pick up his drink bottle!)
Fraser Nurse 2.24.33 17th (ridden on a road bike! Good effort)
Dave Pothecary 2.26.46 19th (another on a road bike! Well done Dave)
Yours truly 2.10.14 5th
All in all it was a true test of doggedness. My own account was a race that started OK but the heavens opened with about 20 miles to go, along with an awkward gusting cross wind which was blowing us lighter types all over the place. With about 15 miles to go I had to remove my specs; I had slightly better vision of the road ahead without corrected sight! Unfortunately, however, with about 5 miles to go and going into the wind-driven rain, I couldn't see a thing and rode from Barton's Cross to Funtington mostly on guesswork. Still, we all got there so well done to all the SDV riders.
