Summer Break

Anton and Warren have had a bit of a rest from racing for a good few weeks now, as is normal for the XCO calendar there is a break leading up to the National Championships on the 19th July. This has allowed a good solid block of training for both of them. This included some team training too and Anton made a trip down to Lund to ride with Warren on a classic Skåne loop from Genarp out to Sjöbo and back covering nearly 90km of fast flowing singletrack, open gravel-roads and a short stretch of asphalt. Great weather made for a fantastic ride.

For Anton, the Swedish nationals will take place in Isaberg on a fantastic partly man-made course with a classic XC style big climb, followed by a big descent and a very spectator friendly layout. Some fun jumps and drops add to the excitement without the course being too technically challenging. The organisers have done a great job, and we look forward to seeing how Anton gets on with one of his big season goals.

For Warren, the British nationals will take place on the 2012 Olympics MTB course at Hadleigh farm in Essex. The course is man-made with some rocky drops, bermed corners, jumps and an arena style layout that makes it fantastic for spectators. This is the first of Warren's two main goals for this season, the second being the Masters World Championships in Andorra in August.

Before that they have one more chance to fine tune the form with a visit to Mariestad and Tibro for a double-header weekend 11th/12th July.

Jessica conversely has had a more busy time since her last update from Lida Loop, with races in Eksjö and Rättvik. Rännelsättsturen and Mörksuggejakten are both tough races, made even tougher by the heat wave that has swept Sweden in the past couple of weeks. Racing in 30degC plus weather and tackling some bike problems she took home a 4th and 5th place respectively. She will be hunting for that elusive podium position at her next race; Engelbrektsturen on the 26th July in Norberg. 

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