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Tue, 30 Aug 2005

The 120km Cootamundra Classic - 20:42

Well, I found out a few things very early in this race. Firstly lots of hours and long slow distance does nothing to prepare oneself for the rigours of a large fast 40kph+ average speed bunch racing over constant undulations and numerous biting climbs. I was definitely lacking intensity and that was also the aspect missing from my training program. But now I do know I have re-acquired a very good base to work from. So, in essence the training for the Coota race failed, as I could not hand on to the fast moving peleton full of faster riders when it came through. This in in direct contrast to last year, when I was able to jump into the bunch when we were caught. Same thing for the Wagga handicaps earlier this year.
The 69km Cootamundra Recovery
This race was somewhat of a success as my bunch was not caught by the big hitters until about one and half kilometres from the finish line. I was also able to work quite hard with my bunch but I do realise I had a quite generous handicap.

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