So this is what it is like after 201 miles around Sebring in 84 degrees of heat, and calling it a day. Sebring is a great launching pad for training for events later in the year, and with Race Across the West looming in June, I needed some big miles in. A nasty cough and cold set me back from doing the 24 so I opted to do 12 hours which was probably sensible. Well done to Kurt and the other guys who put in the full performance.

The first 100 miles averaged just short of 20mph so not bad, the second much slower but 11 hours 20 minutes for the distance was ok. 100 miles is known as the cyclists marathon so 200 miles is a back to back marathon and some of these guys went on to do an effective 4.5 marathons in a day-mad!

Having braved Sebring, Harry Potter was next which was heaving. The money that must be made there beggar's belief. The butter beer queue alone went round the block. The new ride is a laugh though, but the other rides are just the old duelling dragons updated. Queuing takes longer.

So, shake off this lurgy, crack out some work, get some miles in the saddle then head off to New Zealand to go to Stuart and Robbie's wedding, and see some hobbits!

Then it is on to serious training for RAW when I get back. No wimping out this year. Weight loss is the key this time I think.

Good to see all the guys at Sebring, and as looking forward to the next trip.

Keep on getting it!

Tim