Day1 : Austria now. First day 80km. It was steady away to begin with then a big climb shortly before the finish - 700m in one go. A steady climb but very steep at the top. No rain and not too hot. Even so, we’ve been working on our cyclist tans! KMB men 67th, women 12th. I'm in awe - there are some unbelievably fast women out there! Now off to bed in the sports hall for me. Tomorrow a lot more climbing and more off road.”
Day2 : big climb to start and then lots of singletrack downhill made todays ride take longer – bit more interesting and fun. Boys gained and now 61st and girls placing remains the same. Big event – on tv. Huge prizegiving, slideshow and pasta party at the end of each stage. Great atmosphere, people from all over the world. Us girls got a pro massage today – was very good!
Day 3: Up to almost 3000m where it was only 2 degrees and snowing, then fastdown to the valley where the sun was out and the temperature was 30 degrees! More technical fun and singletrack today. Dinner was at the top of a cablecar. The Swiss food is fab. I've been paying meticulous attention to my recovery: Torq recovery drink straight after, stretching, self massage - all very important. Up at 6 am every race day so far - I've been dreaming of a lie in. Day 4: 25 km of uphill to a beautiful Alpine pass. It was idyllic - cows with bells on were grazing the meadows while we ascended a snake like track winding through the mountains. Then down a steep sided valley and along a narrow and gravelly river bank path, sweeping up and down with a big drop below. Lots of local support, cheering on the riders and sometimes handing out drinks and sweets. Positions - KMB women 12th, KMB men 68th in their class and within top 100 overall.
Well that brings us upto date for now, good luck to the guys and girls for the remainder of the event!
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