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From Guapiles to Tuccuriques, stage 7 was another big mountain stage that promise to be a hard one.
By Stephen Keeping
We started stage 7 once again in the heat but with the threat of rain rolling in and some big climbs ahead, it was going to be a rough day. Almost 2000m of elevation gain on the day ment it was one for the climbers. Starting in the town of Guápiles and climbing up into the region of Tucurriques we exited the circuits and flew towards the base of the first climb. Unfortunately my bad luck continued as I flatted at the base of the climb on a fast decent. After a wheel change and a second stop for a break adjustment I gave it all I had to get back in but ended up waving goodbye. I hooked up with the last group on the road as my teammates battled away up the road. Climbing with these guys is a mission in its self. Most people think being in the groupetto means an easy day at the back but I've yet to experience this. Fighting to make time cut is never fun but at least the scenery was beautiful and some screaming fans made it more manageable. Kudos to the boys and staff once again. A few days left to go and a few more hills to climb, but we're getting close.
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