Hey guys, I did it!

It was the hardest day ever, but after 90 miles of stupidly steep hills and amazing descents, I finally completed the Wild Wales Challenge. I'm so pleased I got round. My training rides only ever reach 50 or so miles and I've never ridden that far before. But out of 600 riders our group finished in the top 100, which was frequented by most of the racing clubs and very very nice bikes!

That was another thing I really enjoyed - seeing cool bikes I'd never seen before and talking to randoms on the way round who were also very tired!

It was such a special day and I wish you guys were there to experience it too. It made my love of cycling grow tenfold.

I love this sport!

Pics to follow soon,

Matt (see the route at www.wildwales.net)