Day Three Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1TwIGrJhLck
The Australian Trophy team of Glenn Kearney, Daniel Milner, Christopher Hollis, Matthew Phillips, Josh Strang and Toby Price dropped a little time to the very strong French team, but were able to maintain their eight minute advantage over third place Italy as the race entered the half way mark.
At least three riders in the Australian team have reported injuries on day three, however all will be continuing to push through as day four gets underway.
Toby Price has done some damage to his Ribs after a fall, While Glenn Kearney put a hole in his knee and Matthew Phillips is nursing a sore Wrist.
“Another tough day, wrists killing but okay, bikes holding together well so far. 3 of 6 days done and sitting 8th outright.” Phillips posted via Facebook this morning
Phillips also sent us a message this morning letting us know
“The team is pretty beaten up at the moment, Toby is sore and GK (Glenn Kearney put a 10×4 hole where his knee is supposed to be but got sewn up ready for tomorrow’s action”