Once again a tough week is behind me. With many hours of training under my belt I can look forward to the coming races with confidence. On Saturday I'm starting the one-day Montepaschi Strade Bianche - Eroica Toscana.

Of course I have great memories of this race, as I was able to win it two years ago. But in the meantime the course has changed.

It's become tougher. For me the issue is simply finding out where I'm at.

I want to know where I stand in terms of condition and I need to make up those missing race kilometres. I'm personally really excited to see how I feel on the 190 kilometre race in Tuscany.

After training sessions and races in warmer climes I now need to adapt to the Italian climate. It's important that I stay healthy, continue to work on my fitness and gain some confidence for the spring classics.

I'm looking forward to Saturday's race and feel I'm in the best shape I've been in for two years. And in contrast to the upset of spring 2009, it can only get better.

See you all soon, Fabian.