'Pain Is Weakness Leaving the Body'

My ride went very well, and according to plan. I had three objectives: (1) finishing the Full Montyⁱ in one piece; (2) avoiding unforced errors (stepdowns, unclicks, cramps and vomit); and (3) staying within the 'silver' time limit (10:35 for my age category). The tactics were simple: no crazy stuff before the Galibier col, keep well within myself, not too much time off the bike, while making sure to take in enough liquids and calories.