Short but cold start to the 'race of the two seas', but to think we were happy to have a dry 6C day, says something about the extended winter Europe is experiencing right now...

In the race, it got cold and intense in the final, it seems it was more a finish of who could get into position in the last 2km and hold it rather than an actual 'sprint' - a hard win anyway, congrats to Gerdemann. It will be interesting how long he can hold the jersey for here; I'm guessing longer than most expect.

Another cold but tougher day tomorrow - I'll be happy if I can continue like this; healthy and in contention....