The Scoop

Alright, first thing is first. The race I did before I left for Norway went well. I spent about 100 km in three different breaks and finally found myself in the winning move of 24 riders. Being in breaks all day is hard, I cant sprint, I finished 23rd... I also rode 30 km to the race in the rain, and then home again in worse rain. Life is beautiful.
After that epic day of wind and wet I took of for a little breather in Bergen, Norway. It was incredible flying into Oslo and Bergen. To hear the language again, to breathe the air, the people, the food, it was an incredibly overwhelming feeling of coming home. I belong in Norway and staying those days in Bergen helped me decide in which city. I am done university in December and plan to leave the nest once and for all which leaves a door wide open to take up residence in paradise. You saw the pictures...
The only negative thing I picked up in Scandinavia was a nasty cold/flu. It hampered my trip somewhat, but the most drastic effect is on my moral. I tried to race on Monday after taking it easy a couple of days, but with a small field, rain, wind and narrow roads I had nothing. Compared to the week before it felt like my form was cut in half. It was a bit of a downer; especially after the whole antibiotic form sucking episode. With only about 7 weeks of racing to go I need some good results to strengthen the resume for next season, but the going for the moment is tough.
The weekend I have a couple of solid days of racing planned and the weather is supposed to be dry so hopefully I can find my good legs and install them before then. The nationals at home are happening in the next week and on that note I would like to wish those competing all the best.