We all know that races go better if we have been training a bit the day before. And this leads to the desire to train every day. But I am not at that stage yet. Today I just wanted to get a bit of feel for the Ridley and whether I need to re-adjust the shoes/seat/pedals. The goal was not to kill myself.

Like every time I get on that bike and reach the very wet Sävecrossen area, the desire to just kill myself with massive attacks on the hills, superb dismounts and daring grus corners is overwhelming. But today I was stronger and managed to take it easy. I can remember my cramps at Hondacrossen last year so probably it is best to listen to my body instead of my brain during pre-season.