The sun was out again yesterday, so back down to Surrey again.
Training for the etape last year, one of the best, and toughest, forms of training was to complete a 100-mile ride. I managed 3 last year, but with the Marmotte being just over 100 miles, I will need to do a few more this time.
No time like the present, so my version of the Spring Classics (no cobbles!) was a route including the climbs of Box Hill (twice), Leith Hill, Shere, White Downs, Staple Lane and Crocknorth to put me over the magic 100 mile marker.
I was absolutely shattered by the end, but I managed to keep the legs turning and stay strong mentally (a big challenge when in the saddle for nearly 7 hours, especially with no company).
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