Sydney to Gong ride 2010

First ride with my new bike. Finished in 3hrs and 9 minutes. Better than last year but not as good as 2008 (3:05). Didn't do as much training leading up to this one but still felt good and new bike went very well. Ride technique was good. Less back pain probably due to better sized bike. Had a light breakfast and a goo after 1hr and then another after the second hour. Lots of stops at traffic lights slowed me down a bit. Got off to an early start at 6:10. Rob didn't ride this year - left it too late to start training. Weather was perfect. Not to hot, rain overnight so the air was fresh and no wind. Good to be alive!