Tim Krabbé expressed like no one else. “Hell is the pace of the others”.
Today, for me, hell was GC Denis’ pace going up Pico de los Pasos.
A stunning climb. Probably the most beautiful we have climbed in this training camp. Steady, with great views, fantastic tarmac, and the last kilometres surrounded by trees that cover the road, my personal definition of beautiful road.
It sounds impossible but it was all downhill for me. From “I’m going to lead all the way to the top”, to “let’s share the work with GC Denis, 1k each at the front”, down to “let him do most of the work and beat him over the line” to giving up and having to slow down to a more sustainable pace.
I still pushed as hard as I could all the way to the top. I’m still happy with my effort.
So happy that by the end of the ride I was reflecting on the privilege that is to have a group of friends like these to ride with.
Everyone needs a group of friends that makes him feel like this group makes me feel.
There is pleasure in visiting hell if afterwards you go back to heaven.
The ride in Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/14116789276/
Take care of yourself
Javier Arias González
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