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Went with my 32mm GP5000 TR tires, knowing they would not be the best for the unmaintained sections and the gravel finish. I was hoping I was going to get clear of the group and the smaller faster tires would be an advantage. While I did end up going clear a few km after when I had has planned to around 70km in, there were just too many people left in the group of 20 that were willing to chase, so I just couldn't make it stick. By around 90km in, it was not looking good for getting away. When we hit the trail like unmaintained road at 97km in, I just tried to stay with the group the best I could. I fell behind the lead group of 3, but luckily I was   with mark andrews​ and Doug V both were willing to chase, so we worked together to pull it back. At this point, it was clear this was coming down to a sprint. I lead going on the highway before the turns into the fairground parking lot. It was a tight finish all on gravel, I figured that if I hit the gravel leading, I would have a good chance of taking to the line. I held the pace high, but I had to ease off in the last corner 50m as my tires were starting to slip on the gravel. 2 people got around me and I ended up 3rd. If I had to do it again, I would opt for bigger tires at lower pressure, just so I could do better on the finish and the unmaintained sections.

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