Stage 1 and all is well

We made it to Matinique and what a beautiful hot place.
Really hot in fact. Not great internet connection and a euro keyboard at that;
96 riders took the start and we survived.*
High heat and a completely new style of racing had the boys in the hot seat.
123km and their first time racing in the mountains.
Steve had a tough day with mechanical troubles that required installing a new derailleur hanger at the road side. Geoff finished the best in 62nd follwed closely by Philippe 65th , Joel and Steve finished in the same group - everyone within the time limit.
Fantastic organization, experienced teams, and lots to learn. Adrian and I had a full day of water water water and crazed caravan driving; photos when we can.
Moral is good but everyone is tired and ready for a good sleep and then a double stage tomorrow.
More to come. Amazing roads and huge support from the country.
What a start.
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