In terms of results, the best British position was Hollie Orr in 18th. Neither Hollie or Jess Tullie (40th) (pictured) had quite the day they wanted but both found lots of positives and potential to take going into the European Championships at the end of this month, which will be held just over the border, in the Czech Republic. Jo Shepherd put in a very credible performance in 26th spot.
 
In the tightly packed men's race, Ralph Street ran to 25th place. Ralph says, "I ran a stable race, not brilliant but controlled and a solid start to the year," adding that the day as a whole had been enjoyable.
 
For Kirsten Strain (72nd), this was a World Cup debut and a great chance to learn what racing at this level involves. Kirsten comments that, "my main aim was to gain experience and I certainly did that. It's clear there's a lot to learn but it was a great introduction to the World Cup."
 
Meanwhile in nearby Wroclaw, athletes opening their World Cup with tomorrow's Sprint race had a more relaxed day of training, rest and preparation. The team are reloading for the early start tomorrow to qualify for the evening's final race. Good luck to all the Brits fighting it out for those places in the final!

 

Full results can be found here.

 

Item posted by Jackie Newton, Talent and Performance manager.