Edited by Pippa Roome
@pipparoomeorkyle
OPINION
WHEN I walked the Burghley cross-country course early on the Friday morning of the event, I thought it had a smoother feel to it than in 2022. It posed difficult questions, but riders could get into the swing of it a little earlier, which is a sign of designer Derek di Grazia knowing the place better second time around.
I was still fascinated by the