I always forget how important it is to arrive with an open mind to each and every race. Last night I was complaining to someone about the lack of distinctive features at the Hamme-Zogge course.

But the organisers provided me with a nice surprise as the course was different from last year’s. It’s quite rare that they change the course and I loved it because a new course means new angles.

It still isn’t the most exciting venue in the calendar but the sunshine in the morning allowed me to take a few nice shots of the women, who were rightfully upset about having the start in an ungodly hour.