It was a rather cramped journey home as me, Liam and his gear squashed into the back of the car for the trek back south. Getting out was something of a challenge as everything had seized up and it turned my feet and legs were doing good balloon impressions; presumably fluid build up from the bashing they'd taken followed by being sat still for 4 hours.
Things are slowly getting unpacked and put away as the race fades into memories, soon enough that's all there be other than the nice. Liam has fled these shores for a well earned holiday before heading back to NZ to resume training for the NZ Coast-to-Coast race - first multinational coast-to-coast champion maybe?
I can't see me doing any paddling so the kayak is going to have to go - if anyone wants a very reasonably priced Prijon Seayak in nearly mint condition, let me know. All associated gear also available.
I think that's all for now. My intention is to write up each stage to capture thoughts, impressions and the detailed route should anyone have an interest in this epic route. It seems the race will be repeated in 2 years, so get training!
A final thanks - Vicki, Amelia and Oliver for putting up with the hours of training and absences, mum and dad for their great support crew work, AvonCraft and Edmonton Canoe Club for huge amounts of help with the art of kayaking, ForGoodnessShakes for a truly marvellous recovery and racetime drink, and Cycledealia for all their help and advice with all things biking.
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Winning isn't everything, but wanting to is.
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