The final race in Sweden and mine was a middle distance in the same area as yesterdays long. It was all good apart from the 3rd to last control which was a long and very complicated leg. I paused at just about every junction as I could hardly see the tracks on the map and there were about 20 junctions to get right. Talking to the others later, they said I should just go down any tracks and just use the compass to get there as there was a big 'catching feature' at the end. Then you'd just need to work out how far along you were and go in for the control. Given I took 10 mins my way and I could have done it in 5 I'd say it was good advice! Next time..
There were some parts of today where I got up to full speed, which was great. There were some sandy climbs and also I sprinted the last control and the finish. I had those worked out already though, the last control was under a ski bridge and then you got channeled to the finish.
I came 5th today, the Russian (a different one again!) beat me. Rubbish! Charlie got gold again so is double world masters champion!!!
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| The finish area |
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My route where red is stationary and green is fast..
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