Another year, another RRTY

So, Randoneur Round The Year – 200km or more on approved audax route (calendar event or permanent) in twelve successive months started Jan 2014 and I just finished my 24’th event.

I think that’s it.  Its a tough nut as there are some months with holidays, family commitments and so on you just know you’re going to find yourself out by yourself for 10 hours or so in the rain.

Of course, the last event, the Gheimhridh 200 (Winter 200).  I was in a group travelling at a comfortable pace for me when, whilst traversing a pot hole on the “Bog Road”  I heard a crack.

At first I thought it was the front tyre but soon realised it was not as my steering just wasn’t working.  I mounted the verge and came to an unceremonious stop.  Luckily bog is pretty soft.  Not even a bruise to show.

Turns out the rear clamp on by (handlebar) stem had cracked.

Luckily, a call to a local friend had me on the road in 45 minutes or so with a borrowed stem.

Just glad I wasn’t hurtling down Torr head!