Pretty unusual, how I was introduced here at the Arctic Race of Norway: as a teutonic titan.

Oh well, things are different in different lands. At any rate, my racing break is now over. After the Tour I now have new goals. As of tomorrow I am starting in Norway, where I have now been for a few days. Let me tell you, the nature here is breathtakingly beautiful. But of course I am not here to go hiking ;-) I am starting without any pressure and gathering race kilometers before my next highlight, the Vattenfall Cyclassics – but I would still like to be in the sprints, whenever that is possible.

Many greetings from the far north.