Now it’s dark, wet and muddy in the UK and thoughts turn to next season, a quick look-back at my best blags from races in 2009.
Top left. Local delicacies: A clay pig and some paprika from 24Doce. If you want a hot, dry and dusty 24hr race in the UK, head to Spain. That’s what we did in June and it was ace! I think the clay pig is a traditional handicraft, while the paprika always makes me ask why does the UK have so many flavours of crisps, but not Paprika?! It’s the best one!
Top right. New flavour Torq gel at Dusk Till Dawn! Torq are a big supporter of the UK mtb racing scene and their range of products (many using fairtrade and organic ingredients) are the tastiest around. You couldn’t beat finding a ‘Black Cherry Yoghurt’ gel in your goodie bag, until the new Banoffee flavour was launched at the race…
Bottom right. Limited edition Bontrager pasta and ’superjuice’ chilli sauce at Twentyfour12. Will these increase in value if I keep them long enough - or should I just eat them?
Bottom left and centre. How can you race in Switzerland and not come back without a cow bell? And will I ever settle for an event T-shirt again, after I got a softshell gillet (!) - in a size that fits - at this years Grand Raid?
