Scratched

It’s been a bit of an odd day. I had some tough decisions to make. The body wasn’t in great shape and the head wasn’t a whole lot better. Rest, food and various chats with friends have filled my day.

In the end I’ve decided to drop out of the race. The long hard days in the saddle, the terrain and the cold wet weather have ground me down, and I’m not willing to push on. I have considered touring but right now that’s not too appealing.

I need some time to reflect on the race, and my mental and physical preparation for it. It was significantly harder than I’d expected in some ways, and about what I’d expected in others. I may share the post-mortem thoughts at some point, but for now, the adventure comes to its end.