Mood: Channel Swim is now a (bad) memory not a dream
he's a seasoned professional, he knows the diff between practice and racing and wet and dry and is well used to having the best or worst bike.
He knows he doesn't have to push it and take risks this early on, he's nothing to prove....Bayliss on the other hand HAS to prove it from the off so gets his own head in gear by being first.
I can't wait to see the two Troys mixing it up, one is consistent and takes no risks, the other is a nutter, should make for good racing, especially if Haga can go inbetween them.