Watching the stress melt off
the athletes as they walked through the doors of Clos Marcel towards the water,
taking a moment to rest under the shade of one of the trees, was joyful. The setting of our home base for this week is
magical, and just doesn’t seem real. Surrounded
by majestic mountains and calming, clean water of the lake, relaxation set in
instantly.
The bikes where assembled by
staff while the athletes enjoyed a cold beverage on the patio, dipped their
feet in the water, and unpacked and organized their rooms.
Once settled, we set out for
a cornering/bike check session to ensure the equipment was working and to help
prepare the riders for the many long descents and switchbacks that they will
face on the upcoming rides.
The evening was cool, but the
company was warm and inviting with everyone excited about what the week would
bring. As the beautifully prepared meal
was served, conversation lulled to enjoy the tantalizing flavours.
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