Arctic conditions this arvo at Woodstock for a 47 km handicap with just a very occasional glimpse of the sun and a relatively light wind to ease the pain.

Geoff Bennett Fitness sponsored today's 52 Km handicap at Emu Creek. Geoff and Wendy both hit the start line, bringing the total to a respectable 27.

Inspired by the Giro and Tour de Suisse, the vets went mountain climbing today.

Numbers were down a bit today at Laanecoorie for graded scratch races despite the perfect conditions.