Thanks.
That's right. After a few beers at the finishers party after the last TCR, I asked Kristoff and Mike separately what their thoughts were on racing each other. What was interesting was that they both gave almost an identical answer, which was a pause for thought, followed by saying it would be interesting, and that Mike would have to train very hard. Both took it as read that Kristoff would be in shape as I think he always is!
Rumours are that he has done, so it will be a fascinating duel, although I won't be able to see any of it from where I am, back downfield. I expect we'll see some big mileages and very long days from them both in the first few days to try to get an edge. And they will have been planning meticulously - where to save 10 minutes here and there by getting food more quickly will make a difference.