Joe McCall 2007/2008 MTB Race Diary: Roc D'Azur 2007

We all got back from the Roc a couple of weeks ago. 140,000 spectators and 14,000 riders make this the biggest MTB event in the world. This is the typical end of year race for all the euro riders, so there is a relaxed atmosphere and everyone is in good form. Sunshine in October is a bonus.

I was entered in 2 races, the Marathon (Friday - 87km) and the Roc (Sunday – 57km).

I had a good ride in both races, 50^th in the marathon out of 1500. I broke my chain towards the end of the race, bummer. Top 40 was on the cards there. In the Roc I finished 94^th out of 4400, good ride. Lots of top guys there so happy enough.

Well done to the rest of the guys, too many results to mention!

We stayed right on the beech part of the course, in an incredible villa, great pool and bbq, perfect. Lots of relaxing too. All the WAGS came down, 1 week of sun and sea, followed by the odd 4 hours of pain. The event also hosts the largest French trade show, so it was good to see all the 2008 gear.

Incredible event, so much going on, so many MTB riders, great atmosphere. We will be back!!!