Takaka Hill Time Trial (Oct 12th)

Well after the previous days marathon effort I was really wondering if I would make it up the hill at all.  Numbers seemed down with very few racers turning up.  I started 2nd to last with George the last rider off.  Along the flat before the hill I felt terrible.  George caught me just at the start of the climb and flew past.  I could see Jeannie and Pete M just ahead and caught them through the steepest section.  I was starting to feel ok now and just kept pushing ahead to catch whoever I could see next.  I caught Bruce just past the Limeworks.  The finish had been slightly extended which made for some initial confusion however I finished in 46:55 which is my fastest time yet and placed 2nd.  George did an amazing time of 38:56 and bet the record.  While I would have hoped to have done a better time if I hadn't been so tired from the day before I certainly would never get close to his time.  I think that perhaps I could do a 45 - maybe next year.