TGEG26 Day 1

8 am mass start in Innsbruck. After 30 km came the big scary climb. However, I felt strong through out and the climb was easier than expected. Unexpectedly, we were stopped near the top of the climb by a herd of cows descending the mountain.There was a little rain at the top but the decent into Mittenwald was great. Fortunately, there was a Viehscheid there was Festzelt and market. By Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the weather turned grey with a strong headwind. Once into the Murnauer Moos, the rain arrived. It rained moderately for the following hour.
Wet and cold, I stopped at a Gasthaus in a small village for a slice of cake and a hot tea. The remaining 40 km were lumpy but went by quickly. However the weather remained ominous.
It was a great day on the bike overall - even with the rain. I hope I will still have good legs tomorrow!