The race itself was always going to be a challenge from the back row. First lap involved 2 pile

ups, I managed to avoid going down both times only to tangle myself in the bunting on one,

followed by the usual single track bottleneck / hike a bike. Nothing I could do but be patient and

play the waiting game. Managed to get going and slowly pick up placing on the second/third laps

until I stuffed a corner and lost my chain, also loosing the group I was with. The next four laps

I found myself in no mans land chasing a strong group and slowly picking off the riders as the got dropped from the group. Finished maybe high 30's???

High light of the day was the Aussie crowd, my ears are still ringing from all the shouting, very

much appreciated! Thank you!

Regards Sid