it's been a while again, been busy getting used to the rather hot temperatures and getting myself ready for some racing. i think i am getting there.
on Tuesday i was so lucky to get taken for a mean as ride by Nathalie Schneitter (a top Swiss xc rider) and Jonas, a great cycle cross and xc rider. they took me on the best and gnarliest trails they could think of in their backyard and it was awesome, there was no shortage of roots, rocks, pine needles and off camber skinny as trails; yeah my handle bars didn't always fit, and at times i was busy looking ahead to find a line that was ride-able to suddenly finding myself stopped by the trees holding my bars ;)
ah yeah the views where stunning too, if you see past the sheer cliff that disappears next to your bike into nowhere... yep breath-taking ;) i loved it!
bummer i didn't have a camera with me, when i take one it's too hazy to take pics and when i don't... yeah same old story, it's just perfect for taking pics... ;)
better get started with my training for the day, there is forecast for some rain this afternoon so would rather be back by then. last hard training session before Champery for me, it's very exciting to be racing a world cup again, it's been four years since the last one! crazy thought!
i hear the course is nice and technical and a real mountain bike course, not one of those boring roady courses where you need no mountain bike skills, can't wait to see it :)
unfortunately i have to start at the very back of the field, so will have to see how i can move up the field...
the race is on sunday 11.15am
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