Lets try again!The race was really not that bad.This is the first time I rode on sand and I think it is just a matter of getting used to sand and learn how to ride it.A guy came past me on the sand,cruising!He was running fat tyres at low pressure ,spinning high cadence, low gear. I also got off my bike 5 times and it was no big issue!You just have to accept the conditions and make the most of it. I am no racing snake or technical expert but like to go as hard as I can and still enjoy myself. I came in at3:08