La Bresse, France is the 4th stop on the UCI XC World Tour, and it seems to be the most favored singletrack so far. This "old school" course, while short on the climbs and technical on the descents, provided the riders with a little unexpected punishment. Most finished wishing for better results, but they still managed to hold the overall team lead, and Benno couldn't be happier.
Round 3 of the World Cup series brings the team to Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic. This also marks a homecoming for Jaroslav Kulhavy, who along with Christoph, Burry, and Lea, are hoping to keep their Olympic dreams alive. Will the crashes and mechanical problems get the best of them? Will the team stay ranked #1?
Team Saxo Bank young rider Manuele Boaro, tipped by many as a favorite for the 2012 Giro opener, speaks to why he likes riding time trials and his Shiv. Boaro rode to 4th that day, just one spot off the podium.