instruments check

Well, looks like we are ready...
We took the opportunity this weekend to run a final 'instrument check' on, well, ourselves...

Saturday fronted up to the local GP skate competition, one of a number of events leading up to the state finals. On Sunday, despite initial plans to have a late start and an easy day, we agreed [in a moment of weakness over lunch] to skate a marathon distance along the bayside, where we normally cycle on Sundays.

This turned out to be a magnificent morning's outing, a pleasant skate in a nice cruising pace, mingling with the many bike riders en-route.

Thanks Sue for being a great skaters escort!

Despite the relaxed pace, made it back in time for the usual Sunday coffee get together, and a catch up with some other team members riding bikes.

So, Feeling fit and ready! Special thanks DGee, Bas, and everyone!

Last night the reality of having to get our act together and pack for the trip finally caught up with us, and so, here we are; Just back from a final indoor training session this morning, bags packed, about to head off to the airport. Our flight will take us over the north pole, into Rome.

We'll catch up with the rest of the team in Bologna, on Friday evening, from where you can expect the next posting.

Clear for takeoff.