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We’re only human

Once the festive period is out of the way, most teams will hold warm-weather training camps somewhere like Spain or the Canary Islands. It’s an exciting time as everyone gets to meet the new arrivals to the team, and long-standing friendships between teammates are rekindled. Plus of course everyone gets to sample the new kit and equipment out on the road.

For the DS, it’s an opportunity to assess all the riders in

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