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Andalucía Bike Race – stage 4

Posted on Thursday 3rd March 2011 by Cait

What a day! I’ve never ever felt so horrible on a bike before. After a 5.30am wakeup and bus transfer to the start we began with a parade through the narrow streets of Preigo de Cordoba, a pretty whitewashed mountain … Continue reading →

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Andalucía Bike Race – stage 3

Posted on Thursday 3rd March 2011 by Cait

Today was the best stage yet although a complete blur between the extremes of pain and suffering and adrenaline and exhilaration. It began like a road race with a 10km neutral start to cross the city, before we hit the first … Continue reading →

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Andalucía Bike Race – stage 2

Posted on Tuesday 1st March 2011 by Cait

Handlebar video from the stage is here. Today we were gridded at the front along with all the pro men and world champions and with tv helicopters buzzing overhead we instantly turned into a mental descent down a steep scree … Continue reading →

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Andalucía Bike Race – stage 1

Posted on Monday 28th February 2011 by Cait

The 2011 season started in style today. The day began with 1300 racers parading around Córdoba before we got to the race start and set off up a 40 minute climb at a hair raising pace. I´d forgotten how hard … Continue reading →

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calm before the storm in Andalucía

Posted on Saturday 26th February 2011 by Cait

So far the Andalucía Bike Race is looking good, I´m not sure if I´m in Córdoba or heaven. This morning Josh and I went to explore the trails out the back door of our hotel and the start of tomorrows race. Steep … Continue reading →

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