Serious?
Well, it was serious just over a week ago when the Tour of Britain was being decided. Not this time. More an opportunist ride in the early hours whilst seeing friends in Glastonbury.
A quick check of Google maps and the Tour of Britain route guide and I was out doing the business end of Stage 6 before I could say 'hill climb'. Up through the Cat 1 climb of the picturesque Cheddar Gorge then down to Wells and up the Cat 1 climb of the Old Bristol Road.
Last time I "climbed" these I was eating Crisps and sitting on the sofa watching the ToB highlights. Needless to say it was considerably tougher and the heavy drizzle added to the atmosphere as I imagined the crowds whilst I climbed. It looked so easy on TV.
Now back on the sofa waiting for the World Road Race Champs. Speed up Cav...
