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Wed, 21 Jul 2010

TT course training in Limousin

By Stefan Wyman - DS - Horizon Fitness Racing Team

We’ve just got back from our pre-ride of the TT course. There were mixed emotions in the group about the course. There are a couple of sections where there is a bit (lot) of gravel on the road which makes those areas a little harder than perhaps they should be.

It's also hard to get a clear picture in your mind when it's raining the whole time you are on the course. But overall, it's a good course - very different to anything you’d get in the UK; lots of small hills, and twisty downhills. Straight lines through the corners are possible, so I think the winning time is going to be very fast.

For the team now, it's a case of relaxing and moving over to race accomodation. Penny is on her way, provided the French air strike isn’t too bad, so fingers crossed there.

There’s a bit of work to do on the bikes after the day in the rain. There is also the team presentation at 6pm this evening. After that, dinner together, and then a team meeting to discuss stage 1. It’s due to stay a bit wet here over the next 4 days, which could change the race a lot. If it had stayed at 35 degrees, I think days 3 and 4 could have been very hard.

Anyway, we’ll bring you more updates as soon as we can.

For more information about the Horizon Fitness Racing Team, visit www.onthedrops.com. 

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