The fifth leg of the 2016 Global Champions League took place in Hamburg on Friday. With all the riders in bright colored rugby shirts, competing in teams that has nothing to do with their nations the GCL is for sure something different to what we are used to. Here Shanghai Swans' Jessica Springsteen warming up Cynar V. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Very handy with the rider's name on the back of the shirts.
It was a very colorful warm-up arena!
Edwina Tops-Alexander dressed up for Shanghai Swans. She was not competing in this leg, but there to support her team.
Laura Kraut decided to take a picture of Edwina's fantastic outfit!
Audrey Coulter and Alex for team Antwerp Diamonds getting ready for the first round.
And discussing some tactics with team mate Harrie Smolders.
Time to walk the course for Hamad Ali Mohamed A Al Attiyah, even though he didn't take part of the leg in Hamburg.
Marco Kutscher with Quadros for Cannes Stars.
Henrik von Eckermann is not part of any team, but was there to have a look - and to pose for the camera.
It was busy in front of the monitor when the class started.
Valkenswaard United's Bertram Allen and Romanov warming up.
Georgina Bloomberg getting ready to compete for Miami Glory.
All smiles from Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Unita Ask, both ahead of the class and after his two clear rounds.
Andreas Kreuzer teamed up with David Will for Cascais Charms.
Happy Harrie Smolder for team Antwerp Diamonds.
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