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24 February, Building Form in a Well-Organized Race

Marco Pinotti, Saunier Duval-Prodir

24 February 2006

Building Form in a Well-Organized Race

Pinotti at Team Presentation, photo: BiciRace.com

After few days in California, and after the first racing effort, I am improving a bit and I feel better.

The time trial [stage 3] was good training, and working for more than 30 minutes has helped me in the longest stage, where I was able to catch the main breaks. Unfortunately there was a well placed rider in GC: my friend and former teammate Horner. The break gained more than a minute, but Phonak was chasing hard behind. So I asked Horner to stop but he didn't and then I decided not to pull so much, because we were hopeless with Horner in the break. Anyway this is racing, but this effort is helping me to find a better level for next races.

Last Race 2005 Together for Horner and Pinotti, photo: BiciRace.com

Today's route [stage 4] was really amazing, along the Pacific Coast Highway. Even with the fast pace I couldn't have had a nicer view. The temperatures, after some cold days, are what I like most. And finally I left a sign in this race, winning a KOM and placing second in another one.

The level here is pretty high, as this race is well organized, probably one of the best one I've ever done. It deserves a ProTour level.

Keep you updated,
Marco

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