Yes, Steve is an absolute bloody hero. I doubt very much if any other cyclist going for this record would have continued after a broken ankle, let alone with the gastric trouble as well. Yet despite those massive obstacles he still managed to defeat all previous record holders except Kurt, and the two 1939 Main Men, Bennett and Godwin. I sincerely hopes he takes a break, has a rethink and, if he want another crack after a sufficient rest, then I will once again offer what support I can. In terms of nobility of effort, in my view he stands above the three of them.