The team took rooms in a modest nearby boarding house. Morgan altered his diet, stressing seafood and vegetables but refusing alcohol, even the famous Belgian beer. Every morning started as they had in Ireland, with push-ups, sit-ups and a run. He spent his days riding, or working on the bike, making small but crucial adjustments. He spent his evenings talking about the bike, the race, and his opponents, trying to absorb all he could about the upcoming event. At first Felicity observed this routine from a distance, knowing that Morgan had pretty much tuned her and her uncle out. After a couple of days she decided to drive to Brussels. She returned late in the afternoon with several books and an idea. At the end of day three she waited in Morgan’s room for him to return from a hot bath. She was sure she was a pleasant surprise, but his expression asked why she was there. “I’ve been searching for a way to help you win this race,” she told him. “The only thing I could think of was to reduce the tension and relax you.
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