JAQUEMTB NEWS #2 - 2006

The season started HOT!

From -10ºC to 30ºC, the first race of the MTB season is done!The circuit was beautiful with a nice ocean view and one stretch on the beach. The passing was a bit complicated, and there was lot of flat sections, which is not my strongest point…one important factor were the cactuses, they were everywhere and falling in this terrain could result in a big collection of needles to bring as a souvenir under the skin.
The race was very hard and all the “top riders” were there. My start was good, but I was a bit over pace, and had to “pay for that” on the first 2 laps, on the 3rd, I was able to recover and start to gain positions until the end of the race. Some mechanical problems but overall it was a good first race of the season…30th and 46 points UCI. After the race we went to explore Curacao, we rode in Christopher park, on the West side of the island, where the most beautiful beaches are. It was nice to enjoy the island. Curacao pictures

We arrived in Quebec on Tuesday and, on Thursday I went to Brazil, for the first stage of the Copa Internacional de Mountain Bike, class 2 race. It was very nice to see my friends and see the amazing structure of the race. The temperature was even warmer, 40ºC, and I knew I would have be smart to save energy. Everything went fine and I won the race, without any mechanical problem. Back now in Quebec, very motivated and really expecting a good season. Now I am concentrating on the training and “go for it” in the next stages of the World Cup in May.

See you and have a nice ride!

Jaque

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