I CRASHED Out of the Elite Wave At Bowral Classic...DISASTER

Follow me as I take on the Maxi Classic at the Bowral Classic, a brutal 150km Gran Fondo with roughly 2500 m of climbing through the stunning countryside south of Sydney.

After months of hard training, I earned a spot in the Highlanders Elite Wave (the front pack) and was ready to see how the legs fared against the three main climbs: Oxley Hill, Glenquarry, and Gibraltar.

Out of the gates, the pace was incredible! With closed roads and a lead-out car, we were averaging a just over 37kph across the first 30km. The day couldn't have been more brilliant... until it was over.

At 32km, an unavoidable incident forced me off the bike.

In an instant, the race ended. My new kit was ruined, my shoes were scuffed, and my ass met the tarmac, leaving me with a few painful souvenirs and a bruised ego. Thankfully, there were no broken bones and the bike survived.

This video is a full, honest breakdown of the event: the high-speed start, the great race organisation, the unexpected disaster, and the reality that crashes are just part of the sport when you're racing at the limit.

Hope you enjoy the ride (and my grazed arse!). Safe to say, I'm already back on the bike. Happy viewing!

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