The startlist for Birkebeinerrittet was released today so I could finally find out when I will start. Pulje 73 is the answer. And for those of you not use to Norwegian cycling language, pulje=fålla. And both sound pretty damn funny to me.

Anyway, 73 is crap. 73 is for people with no seeding results. Obviously my struggle through Raumerrittet and Farrisrundan meant absolutely nothing. This kills my race plan since the pace of everyone around me will be wrong. I know I am stronger uphill than many but it is so easy to just fall into pace with those around you. This means I will have to try this race a second time because this first time will probably just be for learning what not to do. That defines every race I have had this year. I learned what not to do.

So I guess it is time to start with that nasty sticky Vitargo again although CykelVasan's height curve looks pretty tame compared to most races.