Submitted by Bobby on Tue, 14/10/2008 - 15:14.

I spent from Thursday through to Monday attending the Roc D'Azur, which took place in a town called Frejus, which is not far from Nice. The Roc was the team's last official race for 2008 although it's not like a World Cup and far more relaxed, so I had the time to bike on the course each day. 

Liam was carrying a wrist injury from his infamous Olympic crash (he still raced), while Lene was stuck down with shingles and although all eyes were on Susi things did not go to plan for him either. In Friday's marathon event he punctured twice and in Sunday's main event his chain link came undone.

There were lots of Irish at the Roc like every year and so many others. It's a real participation event and I would really recommend it as there are events taking place for everybody. Although, I did not get to do an event I rode everyday on what I can only describe as a really cool course. So for next year put Roc D'Azur on your list of things to do - you will not be disappointed. 

So many different events and courses

My first opportunity to ride the new Stumpjumper off road and it's class

 

Near the end and the course runs alongside the amazing coastline

Riding on sand = nightmare! 

Just like Gav I finish the day with Shadow ....! 

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