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It's more about being able to take the abuse the bumps throw at you on the down, there were a couple of turns that you have to commit to (guess who didn't), the uphill slog that Andy refers to is a fair old bollocks. If it's like last year, it grinds up, there's a horrible off bike and shoulderand clamber up, then some more turns before another grind up. The bit through the trees, is nice, but leafy.
I have no fucking idea what the castle looks like. This was one of my last races, my fitness was fucked, and my back was killing by the end. Because all the things I outlined above.