


This will be my second Chain Reaction Challenge, having taken some time between to focus on my family; with my first ride being in Adelaide perhaps 5 years ago. An enduring memory of that first challenge was the comradery that developed over the course of the week, something that has built into friendships that continue even now.
There was a taste of this energy today, as we managed the peloton around the river and negotiated the rolling hills, there seemed to be an acute awareness that not everyone had the best preparations, that the lungs may have been heavy and legs slightly undercooked. Don’t get me wrong, there was the usual cheeky banter, the pointing out of rubbing disc brakes and squeaky knees was rife, but it was clear to me, that the nerves at the start line, quickly transformed to galvanise the teams in an effort to finish the day. A force which will no doubt grow as the days roll on and help us all complete the many kilometers ahead of us.


