This was a really great race in a fantastic setting and a lovely lake. In the swim the French seemed a little more intent on arm wrestling their way around rather than swimming but I came out of the water feeling remarkably fresh. The bike started well with a steady section down to Schleinne. I found myself exchanging positions with Chris on the flat sections. I found the first climb really comfortable and the view from the top was amazing and the descent was nice too. I was surprised to be at the top of the second climb so comfortably and hit 84kph on the final downhill to Bourg d'Oisan which is at the foot of Alpe d'Huez. On the final cimb didn't really notice the heat until the first bend on the Alp and really suffered from the 3rd or 4th hairpin. With 5km to climb I decided not to attempt the run as my knee was increasingly painful with each pedal turn.
Hats off to Nigel, Lyndon and chris who all did superbly with a challenging run course in the heat and altitude. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable day and I intend coming back to finish the whole thing.
The best part of the day is a close run thing between seeing the rest of the team finish and descending the alp with Nigel after the race and still getting to over 70kph while trying to take it easy.
Also felt a little sorry for fee who would have loved the course hope the achillies is better soon!
On Thursday waited to see Lisa in the sprint race and missed her entirely at the bottom of the mountain she flew through near the front of the field, going on to a strong finish.
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