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But it’s a hypnotising repetitive builder… something keeps you hanging on for more, waiting for a break that never really comes (quite unlike my favourite off that album, the superb “Where do I begin”).

What’s this got to do with bikes? Nowt. But it has several somethings to do with life, it just seems to be a suitable soundtrack for this period in my life.

For those friends who think I’ve fallen into a K-Hole (and no, I’m not referring to the druggy kind – those who know me will see the “K” for what it’s worth) please know your thoughts and messages mean a lot to me.

<p><b>Andorra DH Practice </b><br />
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Andorra Mens DH Finals

Video’s on their way…

It is one of the very sweetest trails I have ever ridden…. Superb!

There are essentially three sections, from the top you drop into the woods on buffed, brake-bump free, rolling singletrack. Little jumps and hips everywhere, most corners are dug for some railing berms action. Thats’ where this video was taken.

Then lower down there is a great piece of “Lakeland” style rocky, loose, 100% natural walking track. But the jing and jang of the different surface means it’s fun!

The lower bit is mostly just to get you back into town, along a muddy, slippy, slidy little singletrack. On it’s own it would be ‘ok’ – but here on this 15 minute descent it’s a very nice desert!

Left home at 11pm last night – drove ’till 3 – laid out my sleeping bag in the car and slept four hours.

Woke up, slid in the drivers seat and ragged along some stunning mountain roads… The only hairy moment was suddenly noticing that the fuel gauge was at empty…

Luckily I’d just crossed into Andorra, and (as it’s a tax/duty-free haven) there is a petrol station/ciggy shop every 200 meters here.

I’ve never been here before, and the weather isn’t turning me on much. All in all it’s a bit like Scotland, only colder, wetter and even hillier…

Which is of course why we (the motley crew of MTB spectators, racers and industry blaggers) are here; for the mountain at the Valnord Bike Park. More specifically still; for the UCI XC, 4X & DH race.

When I got here at 8, I headed sraight up the hill, wandered arround the paddock and saw a few old faces. Then back down into town, find a hotel and a few other errands. 

I’m now sitting in Cedric Gracia’s very own bar, the Podium lounge, which is where the photo was taken. The hill in the background is the bottom of the hill the race is taking place on.

Right, got to get going, off to do some work and find out what’s happening tonight / tomorrow. Apparently I’m going to be jumping into the commentary booth for Freecaster at some point… yikes!

Read his mountain climbing exploits. See his ginger afro. Smell his socks.

It seemed to be a good opp to pull out these shots from  ’03….