The next day in the afternoon. The efex Men's Prologue, otherwise known as the time trial.
There is something funny going on with the weather.
As we will soon see.
The first four riders go off, in dry conditions.
The remaining riders look up at the sky.
Not looking good, says Sweezus. If it rains no one'll beat Bettiol's time.
The other riders nod sagely.
Well, it does rain and no one does beat Albert Bettiol's time.
That wasn't FAIR, says Terence, when the race is over.
That's racing, says Sweezus.
Did you try? asks Terence.
Course I tried, says Sweezus. Arthur tried too.
Vello and David didn't try, says Terence.
Yeah I know, says Sweezus. Pierre-Louis almost got the same time as they did.
They were wearing rain hats, says Terence.
They weren't rain hats, says Sweezus. They were Vello's cheapskate version of an aerodynamic helmet.
They looked stupid, says Terence.
I know, says Sweezus. How'd you like mine though?
Good, says Terence. You look like the Flash
Yeah, says Sweezus. I would've done better if ...
Hey, says Caleb Ewan.
Hey, says Sweezus. Good win yesterday!
Thanks, says Caleb Ewan. Pity it didn't count for anything.
Bad luck, says Terence.
Caleb looks sourly at Terence.
Still got your skateboard, I see?
I've got the gift of balance, says Terence. I can never fall off it.
Yeah he actually has, says Sweezus. Did any of your guys do Mount Lofty yesterday morning?
Yeah, says Caleb. Half my team did. And a few of them had close encounters with Terence.
Sorry about that, says Sweezus.
Okay, says Caleb Ewan. Gift of balance, you reckon? Does it come naturally?
No way! says Sweezus. He got it in Saint Malo from a couple of old dudes.
And a certificate, says Terence. For riding a pony. And this new hair style to make me look older.
Huh, says Caleb Ewan, not sure he believes the whole story.
Nonetheless gossip travels fast in the Tour Village.
By early tomorrow everyone will have heard of the Gift of Balance.
And due to a certain amount of distortion, they will think Sweezus has it.
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