The first step is done - the enrollement with documents, scrutineering of the bikes inclusive dropping the same in Parc Ferme & then the first photo shoot! Everyone ( including fathers & supporters ) slowly losing their tension & the stress of the past few weeks evaporates.
750 riders and all their supporters have shown up for the big opening ceremony in Portimeo yesterday, where the weather was a show stopper and due to that not like expected from everyone :( Very cool, windy and even rain at the end.
Else the days are rather warm and sunny, but as soon as you get into higher elevations like Day 3 & 4 special tests, the conditions can change in seconds with heavy rain and flying umbrellas! The final motocross in Corthela was sadly canceled due to political differences of the regional mayors. As a replacement, the final day will see a Motocross / Supercross event at the Kart Track close to the Autodrom :) Seems I will have to learn something new again - let's see?
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