Today is the start of the first World Cup round in Tapolca, Hungary.
A small British team of Alan Hartley, Steph Fountain, Emily Benham, Helen Clayton and myself travelled out on Thursday to compete in the 3 events that make up the first round.
Friday afternoon following a warm up model event sees the Sprint competition. With a winning time of 20-35 mins and much of the race in an urban environment fast and furious racing is expected.
Saturday brings a middle distance race before a mass start long distance race on Sunday.