The bikes are packed, flights taken and embrocation thoroughly rubbed in. The Vatternrundan has been completed by the Transitions Swedish Bike Ride team and everyone finished safe and sound.
Over 22,000 people attempted the 300Km epic but many hundreds didn't complete. The SBR team was not among them.
Among the finishers are Darren,Sue and Luca pictured above. Despite their cheery expressions this is at the end of their race. Although they didn't register the best time they are the core of the team completing the whole 300km together. There were other team members finishing before and after with times ranging from 10hrs 10 to more than 16 hours but the race was not about times. It was about endurance, comradeship and enjoying the beautiful Swedish countryside.
There were a few thrills and spills along the way. Most of the team avoided crashing although Darren and Luca did get tangled up in one incident.
Despite torrential rain the day before, and after, the ride day was fine and not too hot making for perfect conditions.
The team is still collecting for Vision Aid Overseas so click on to the just giving link to make a donation
A great day was had by all.
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