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European MTBO Champs - Sprint
Posted: 19/09/11
The Sprint Event saw us head to the historic city of Vyborg, 120kms north of St Peterburg. We filed into line behind the police escort and rode through the heart of the city to the start area, a small fortified island, just outside the main part of the city. The opening ceremony consisted of welcoming speeches, the Russian national anthem and seven Russian girls wearing white knee high boots playing the drums. The race started from the island, headed across a bridge back towards the old town and then began some furious navigation through the streets and alleys. Highlights included cycling down a steep flight of steps, negotiating the rush hour traffic and jumping down a 10 foot ledge. Iain Stamp had a super ride, finishing in 25th position, with Andy Douglas and Mark Stodgell mid table having had solid rides. Ruth Shedden also had a good ride in the women's race finishing just 5 mins down on the leader. The event tomorrow is the Middle Distance.