<b>An epic beginning to a brutal, but beautiful week. Seb Ramsey and Rich Norgate on top of the 2015 Trans Provence. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>We hiked to the highest point all week right out of the gate, 2700m to be specific. Flipper likes the big Epic events like Andes Pacifico, Cape Epic and he's back documenting the Trans Provence once again.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Things mountain staff and time keepers and marshals do while waiting for the riders to arrive 1 hour later.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>We started the hike all the way down at the foot the valley.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Nico Lau, past winner.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Nico Lau looked aggressive and at home on some of the more awkward terrain.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Jamie Nicoll chose the perfect hat. His fly fishing hat.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Jamie Nicoll stashed the hat for the helmet on the way down.</b> -Gary Perkin
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<b>Matti Lehikoinen, stoked.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>High alpine, loose rock slops and the start of the fly-maggedon.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Sam Flanagan spraying rocks and swatting flies on the top of Stage 1. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>T-mo ahead of most of the mens field. She's out here testing her 27.5 bike and Shimano XTR Di2.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Money's on Tracy for a top 10 overall this weekend, her incredible consistency, fitness and trail speed make her such a force to be reckoned with.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Chris Johnston of the Bronsons, err, the Nomads, getting rowdy as f#*k.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Dingo Dylan Wolsky of the Nomads dipping her in on Stage 4.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Clair Buchar making the trip from Whistler.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Brandon Firth from Park City, Utah, dropping into his first Trans Provence.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Jonathan Gregory, the ex-Dirt Mag designer and more recently coffee roaster extraordinaire, rallying on Stage 3. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Gary contemplates the 9000m of climbing to come.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The push up was worth the ride down.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Ludo May making his return to racing after some big injuries and complications in his healing. Welcome back.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Sam Needham, one of the event photographers, practicing today for the Media TP Champs to be held later this week.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Our health and safety depends on GC's like Paul Smail. The roving mountain staff and medic on an end-of-day recovery drink.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Cooking for 100-odd people is no mean feat. Golden hour steamy power</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>For once there's a butterfly photobombing the frame and not a fly!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Glorious.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Stress-free prologue blur.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Mile after mile you're reminded that you're in some of the most incredible scenery in which you can ride bikes.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Stunning geology.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Wild, pink flowers litter the sides of the trail reminding you of the truly natural feel to these trails.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Only a month ago a lot of this view would have been covered in snow as the snowline was 600m below us.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Chapin battled mustache dust as he insisted on roosting every corner.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Anka Martin is rocking the Number 1 plate and is no stranger to adventure stage racing. Stage 4 was a little dustier than 3 but just as fun!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Keeping the Instagram wheels turning.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Prepping bikes for more battle.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>We all know that chamois is getting used again tomorrow!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The anticipated comparison of results always takes priority over seeing what's in store for tomorrow.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Nico Lau runs over the stage direction for the next day's racing, ensuring any tricky navigation features are covered. Stay tuned for more pain, adventure and epic riding from the 2015 Trans Provence.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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Go deep into the 2015 Trans Provence experience with Sven Martin and Duncan Philpott as the riders realize just what they've taken on.
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