Had the unfortunate experience of blowing a front wheel on a curb 1k into the bike after dodging a marshall trying to pick up gel wrapper dropped by someone else. Then had the joy of watching for 35 mins as half the field rode by. Marshall offered me his spare wheel back at race HQ and managed to rejoin the fray and tackle those killer hills trying to make up lost ground. Much appreciated gesture of marshall being there at finish line to apologise once more. Told him there was no need as had a great day out.
Great organisation and encouragement along the route. Will be back if wife lets me.