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Koksijde- Last race of the season

The Last Race of the season was a 2 day Stage Race is Koksijde, Belgium (big UCI race). I had a cold but since it was my last race, decided to just do it.

After a long trip on the Friday, we started racing on Saturday afternoon. I felt really good over the cobbles and in the crosswinds but unfortunately missed the break. I tried to bridge across to the break with a Balen rider but he crashed behind me and I couldn't do it alone. George did well and attacked off the front in the closing stages and came 10th. I finished in the peleton

The next morning I was one of the early time trial starters which meant waking at 7:00. It was very cold so I made sure I had a long warm up. During the time trial I paced myself well but my legs felt drained. I think I wasted far too much energy yesterday as I was attacking lots. I finished around 40th place which I was disappointed with.

The afternoon stage was a crit and I was fine until about half way. At that point I started to really suffer and I realized I wasn't drinking or eating at all and I was crap at getting bottles. I payed for this at the end and was blowing badly. I finished in the peleton but there were quite a few groups away. All of the English team were suffering.

It was a disappointing end to the season for all of us on the south east team but luckily 4 of us will get the chance to redeem ourselves next year. Thanks to John, Dave, and Ian for taking us.

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