Today’s stage 4 of the Tour of Tasmania started at 7am as everyone awoke to howling winds, hissing rain and the local ducks struggling to stand. Reactions were mixed from each member of the team, some keen to race and some wanting to get back in to bed. Nevertheless we made our way to the start line where the managers communicated that the start time had been pushed back from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
First call of business was to head straight to the coffee shop, on the way we walked past Paddy Palin where heat packs were purchased in preparation for a cold day on the bike. After coffee was consumed we made our way back to the flooded start line where we were given confirmation that we would be starting the race. 15 minutes before we were set to start the rain was still horizontal and the racing was called off to both cheers and a few disappointed riders.
Yes it may have been nice to continue racing but ultimately the riders safety is paramount and if the police deem the racing to be too dangerous then we have to respect their decision and take it with a pinch of salt. Granted there was enough rain to drown a fish, anyway a rest day ensued and now each Veneziano rider is prepared for whatever tomorrow throws at us.
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