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The cold wind did not help today. I am not sure the coaches affectively allowing this training session to turn into a 'race' this early in the season when riders may not have their track legs working is such a good idea. I'll be the first to admit I was a bit wobbly for the first 20-30 minutes or so. The cold cross wind today was of no help to anyone. When the pace went up towards the end, there were more experienced riders playing 'rush the gap' which then lead to less fit riders not capable of holding the wheel in front. In my view it got close to being unsafe with riders all over the track. A few less fit riders were jumping back in towards the end having taken a few laps out, so I baled with 5 laps to go in both halves of the session. Hopefully the coaches picked up on this and will address this next week.
That said, it was great to be back at HH again. Seeing some familiar faces from last year, and a few new faces mixing it up. What with the inner track and hard stand area being about 2/3rds finished, the cable trench for lighting being dug, a promising track season awaits.