Hoping they don't screw the timing up this year as a minimum, but it does mean I have a slower target to beat!
One guy I tend to beat in the XC scene has put down 1hr 17 for his predicted time , so time will tell if he's being optimistic! I'll be happy sub 1hr 19, but you never quite know. It was a big breakthrough last year. Hit the pace early, and the flat, straight roads just suited on the day.
Trying to get into Reading 5-6 weeks after, but it's sold out. Bound to be a few places come up, but need to make sure it's a senior male, and in the 1hr 20 grid that i'd be replacing. Otherwise wouldn't be worth it!