I've finally found my way into the centre of Ballarat for the first time (although there isn't much to see so I won't be rushing back!)
Everyone has arrived now (Tues pm) and thankfully all our bikes were in one piece (which is more than could be said for one of the spanish team whose box had been shredded and handlebar bent!). Killian arrived this morning so he is still looking a bit spaced out.
Yesterday we went to a fantastic area that was really technical and tough. Classic type area today so less to my liking although there was still plenty of opportunities to go wrong. We are trying to get as much time in on our bikes as we can over the next couple of days and then take it easy over the weekend to recover.
Hottest day yet (about 30 degrees). However the forecast is for 14 degrees and rain in a couple of days so we are making the most of the sun!
Wednesday and Thursday are both scheduled as training days in local forests. Saturday is the Victorian MTBO champs.
The GBR team is
Andy Conn
Andy Simpson
Gary Tompsett
Steve Heading
Killian Lomas
Paul Trott
Charlotte Somers Cocks
The Irish team is:
Mark Geary
Eoin Rothery
Nina Phillips
Eunice Cinnamon