F2-1

We're off again to raise funds for the Furure2 Make a Difference program by cycling from Melbourne to Sydney. OK, well actually we're peddling from Wodonga to Canberra for us (seeing as we can't do the whole 9 days this year). 

Gerard Tiffen and I made it to Wodonga in the Hertz bongo wagon. It was a fairly cruisy trip down the Hume from Canberra. 

Having done the trip last year and now knowing what to expect meant that there are no nerves. If anything, we are fitter this year - and since Raymond "Rayzor" Griffin is heading home tomorrow (in preparation for Nationals) - the competition is a little thin on the ground anyway. Trailly is in training camp for Grafton to Inverell, Rog is somewhat off form and Bindi Pete is...well...he's Bindi Pete isn't he? 

We lamented the exception of our team mates: T-Bird and AZ. AZ couldn't make the trip this year due to a combination of "work & family commitments" (or fear and lack of preparation). T-Bird is simply lost in the wilderness...

We reminisced about last year's Wheel Classic: the commradery, the good times, the tough times, the climb to Dead Horse Gap, the descents, and smelling the tree blossoms with Susan. We laughed. 

Our steeds were safely strapped into the back and it was reassuring to be able to see them...just in case. 

GTs weapon of choice this year is the Specialized S-Works Venge with Dura-Ace 9000 and 24mm S-Works Turbos on 60mm carbon Rovals. It is an aero speed weapon and GTs role will be to either lead out or finish the sprints for EVERY town limit. The Venge is perfect for such a task. 

I will of course be on the Raptor (Specialized S-Works Tarmac with 40mm carbon Rovals and also rocking the Dura-Ace 9000). He is a proven precision stealth weapon on virtually any occasion...particularly useful at putting others to the sword on climbs...but plenty explosive enough for the sprints too. Lively, light, stiff, stealthy - a very sweet ride. 

Let the riding commence!

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