'Caution Cyclists'

Yes ... I have experienced life after death... about 4 times. Just back from the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, a pleasant little 160km stroll in the Comeragh mountains in Waterford. Looks like heaven, hurts like hell. A few of us were there for event: Ivan, Mark, Peter, Laura, Mike and 72oo (whose name I cannot remember just now ) plus a few more.
So, yes, Seskin Hill is a torture, but once you get up there, you realise, it's actually not "that" bad ( I did curse a few times going up it ). Laura, me, Mike, and 72oo stayed together during the 160k ( thank you guys!) ... There were tears, laughter and hallucinations ... 'is there a water stop, yes, no, is that the end of that $$%£&^ hill, where are all the sandwiches gone ...? Every 30k, I wanted to take the short cut back home ... I am happy I didn't. These hills were tough, but the sight was amazing, and that was such a great reward! My time on the saddle 7:12 ... Maybe next year, I'll do it on the fixie!
With the help of Mark, we managed to get us boardsies with Sean Kelly the Man Himself in a photo ( After the event, so we all look tired )!!!
Anyway, amazing climbs, great descents, wonderful scenery, friendly sheep !!! I hope you like the photos!!