Lene was at her best today, but I knew as did we all, that it was only a matter of time before Lene clinched her first world cup victory, which I believe to be the first of many to come! Lene has consistently evolved as an athlete since joined Specialized in 2007, which is testament to her dedication. Her victory is one thing, but her personality brings her result to a new level. Lene is super relaxed and one of the most humble athletes one will ever meet. I cannot say enough good things about her. She’s dead sound.

To have three-world cup overall leaders jerseys in the Specialized Stable is not bad. Sam, Burry and Lene will do their best to defend with one downhill and two cross-country world cups to go.

My bags are packed now, with next stop being Whistler, Canada for a media launch of our long travel bikes, plus some quality time with our free-ride team of Darren, Trond and Matt. I hear Whistler is unreal with Vancouver being one of the World’s most beautiful cities, so I am looking forward to that. Sam Hill said he’s also going to teach me to go downhill!!! Time will tell! The trails are supposed to be unreal and word on the street is that I get my first opportunity to ride the 2010 Stumpjumper, a bike I am eagerly looking forward to.