15:30 -- Stage 1 complete

Once we got through Flamborough, the skies brightened and, by the time we got to Mohawk, it was very sunny and very hot.

Mechanics seemed to be the theme of the day today. Somewhere just inside Hamilton, my seat became dislodged. We [two ride staff and I] tried to reseat it, but were only partially successful.

I rode the last 3-4 km without a seat. At this time, I'm typing this from the lineup for the bike techs.



Let's hope tomorrow is a little less interesting!

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