We woke up to a rainy, but mild morning in Valence. Pouring down actually, but it is like it is. Just fire up the engine and get going! We left 07.21 am and got off to the 1st stage. The road report was not encouraging (snow, black ice ++), but the roads brought positive news - better than expected! SR1 offered some snow & slush, but the little Golf sprinted through the stage nice an easy! We saw one Escort off the road, and I understand more followed. SR2 went well as well