We took a last minute decision to go to Vollerwiek. It turned out to be a good call. I was super happy with the speeds I amanged later on, eventhough Jacques was way ouyt of reach, He was visibly flying and did a magnificant job by possibly setting a new World Record in not perfect conditions.

I still suffer from a small ental block but clearly felt I am slowly but steadily getting there and a few months ago I wouldn't have succeeded in setting a single fast speed over here on the tight course. Therefore I felt totally relaxed watching Jacques. I litterally followed his lead and took it easy by sailing around 1 on 3 runs the others did to keep my head calm and my body safe. I am sure even with a 100% physique I wouldn't have succeeded in beating Jacques, so this is by no means an excuse.. But I am also very sure I will go faster and faster agin this year and I am a racer who doesn't give up early. The concept felt sweet, the Rockstar was rock solid and I simply had a lot of fun. On our way back to holland I told Serge that I clearly feel I am on the move again and that's a reassuring feel. I hope the bad luck is behind me now and I have got some time left to try and beat the others before my body falls apart completely :-)