Well that was rather epic. The lumpiest 200 on the Dutch calendar, 2500m of climb. How do you get that much climbing in the Netherlands? By going to Germany, and a tiny corner of Belgium...
I finished with about 4 minutes in hand. I was starting to think I wouldn't make it in time, but the last 20km offered some good descending.
If it's on the calendar again next year, I really recommend it to everyone. Fantastic route. (Headwind for whole ride not Guaranteed on future rides)
Now to go wash the salt out my jersey...
J