After only 2km I wanted to quit, end the race and the stage race. Usually riders get dropped in climbs, I get dropped in flat parts or slight downhills. With one leg pedalling it is a bit hard to keep up with the high speed. It is also very painful, especially today I thought it is really stupid of me to continue riding.
But I accepted the situation and continued easy in the group I was staying in. There is nothing I can do to change it. I have to make the best out of the situation and I hope I can enjoy the last 4 stages. Still it is a beautiful area we are riding in and the organization is awesome!
Pia Sundstedt 