I went there after a hard race the day before just to find a little bit more rhythem before some bigger races.
It went as well as a race you plan on not finishing can go.
Sensations were good although it wasn't the nicest weather I have raced in.
It was one of, if not, the windiest day I have ever had on a bike.
2 times my front wheel was lifted from under me and thrown 10-15cm before remounting with the road. Was rather scary. I was out of the race no longer than 5minutes before torrential rain started bucketing down. It was really good timing.
Suppose to be lining up in Leuven on Sunday for a UCI 1.1, but havn't seen selections yet although have mutual selection from director.
Team for tour of southland has also been confirmed and I can now release the names of the riders who will be flying the share the road flag with me.
We have 3 returning riders and 2 new recruits.
Roman van Uden, Matt Gilbert and Myself are the returning riders with Karl Murray and my lotto-bodysol team mate Romain Fondard joining us.
It's going to be a very strong and competitive team. Everybody coming off fairly successful seasons.
Team Time Trial Stage 1 Tour of Southland 2008
Roman took a huge win at the Tour of Gila this year, he has good sprint with a knack of getting in the break aways.
Matt, Ex pro, enough said. Big strong bike rider with a lot of experience!
Karl, Tour of Southland stage winner, 2x (?) green jersey for best sprinter at the Tour of Southland, Ex pro. Brings a lot of power to the team. He has raced in france for a few years so has the ability to be able to attack constantly.
Romain, our frenchman, where to start, 4th place finisher at cyclo cross world championships, winner of G.P Waregen where he outsprinted none other than Tyler Farrar, Stage winner in Kreiz Breizh, 6th in Druivenkoers-overijse UCI 1.1, 10th G.P Stad Zottegem UCI 1.1. He is well rounded, packs a good sprint and knows cross winds like the back of his hand. Coming from a cyclo cross background should be used to the aweful weather southland will no doubt put on for us as always.
End of the Tour of Southland 2008
So i'm looking forward to this years tour and training really hard. It's a race I can do well in and I will be chasing a good GC result and the Under 23 jersey.
Thats all for now,
Will fill you in with info as it comes.
Ryan
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