the two of us made our way to Meudelfitz/Hitzacker, to ride in the last race of the IGAS Wendland this year. There were two distances to choose from: 50m/80km (10 laps) or 25m/40km (5 laps). Thomas and I decided to sleep an extra two hours and "only" ride the 25m/40km.

We were at the starting line at 11am, ready to take on the 25m/40km with, unfortunately, only 30 other starters. After only a quarter lap, the rest of the riders had to accept that resistance was futile, especially against Pirates. So, Thomas and I rode our laps alone.

On the last half of the last lap Thomas was able to pull away from me.

Since Thomas 1st place kept the victory within the Pirate family, I could live with coming in 2nd. Once again, we taught the competition to fear us and we will definitely be there next year.

See ya,

André Zamponi