A race was held not far from where we live...too good an opportunity to ignore, so I entered the long race, which was advertised as 80km but turned out to be 90km. The race takes in hilly routes to both Ta Kwai and Ta Meung Khmer Antiquity sites right on the border with Cambodia.
There were 300+ competitors, and about 200+ of them were serious riders. Many had advanced kit, such as carbon fibre frames and electronic gear shifters. I was the oldest competitor and also the only foreigner...consequently I found myself being pressed into many group photo opportunities, and felt like a bit of a celebrity.
There were 300+ competitors, and about 200+ of them were serious riders. Many had advanced kit, such as carbon fibre frames and electronic gear shifters. I was the oldest competitor and also the only foreigner...consequently I found myself being pressed into many group photo opportunities, and felt like a bit of a celebrity.
It was a tough race for me, but I was finally quite pleased with the results...10th place overall [which was good enough for a trophy and a podium presentation]...2nd in the 40+ category, and would have been 1st in the 50+ category if there was one.
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