WC3 and 3rd round of the National Series

Hello All

After the high of the Dalby World Cup, with the high finish (despite the mechanicals) came the low of the next round in Offenburg, Germany.

The legs had come round well and I was on the pace of the good guys, After 5 of the 7 laps I had worked my way into the top 20 and things were looking sweet. But then for the second race running I picked a slow flat, unfortunately it was a way to the pit and i had slipped back to the 50s. I got a few back but ended an unhappy 48th. taking an overall 31st into the Mid season break.

But at least the form is good and I know that a top 10 finish is achievable now, something I would not have said at the start of the season. I just need to keep my push bike in one piece.

After an easy week it was back to work with the road miles and then the 3rd round of the National Series on the weekend near Reading. The rain hit big time on the Sunday and turned the flat singletrail circuit into an ice skating rink. I was lacking a bit of power as a result of my training and felt like i was going sideways more than forwards sometimes but dragged out a 4th place. A disappointing result but one that extended my lead in the series

Full results, pictures and video at

http://www.flickr.com//photos/britishcycling/sets/72157626825832983/show/

The Bike Riders United also produced this real nice film from the Dalby WC following my weekend. See below.

Next up is more training and the 4th National race on the 26th June,as
i build up to the big races in July and August

Thanks for the support

Oli