Some of you saw my The Giant Circle post sharing the RWGPS track.

Finally got round to writing proper reflections.

The reality of three days grinding round southern England. How my ride buddy and I tackled it together until we didn't, and why that was the right call

Endless Fenland straights, sleep deprivation, and my hopeless mental arithmetic

Moments that make it worthwhile – dawn in the Peak District, camaraderie, the satisfaction of keeping the pedals turning

The mundane but important stuff - bivvy spots, garage food strategies, and why my left brake lever going wonky at 800k nearly sent me into a proper spiral.

If you've wondered what it's like to ride a huge loop for three days straight, or fancy a read about stubbornness, scenery, and the peculiar joys of audaxing, give it a look.

https://www.bongotwisty.blog/the-giant-circle/

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audax: Ham Sandwich DiY 200k - Chatham, England

The bikes front tyre resigned from active service on this ride. Two punctures and then a dramatic blowout. Luckily, the blowout happened very near Canterbury city centre. Tyre and inner tube replaced, and I was back on my way. Deserved a mention in dispatches for gallantry services in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

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https://ridewithgps.com/trips/307319177

Clear sky-Scattered clouds, 22°C-23°C, Feel... - 205.6 km, +1798 m.

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