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K! Stick to your role! - Likewise

What was all that nonsense? - Just testing what Eetu's got in him

He's in top form. No need to test him

These are the tactics for Sunday:

Everyone will be bunched up on the first few circuits

If someone tries to take off, you two close them down

After 100 km or so, the pace should pick up

If someone tries to break away, you two stick to their heel

The steep climb at the end makes the race really tricky

Neither of you is good at hills, so build up an early lead

Your job on the last circuit is to pace Eetu

And you with your famous sprint, break away on the last stretch

K stays behind to hold off the others

You must ride aggressively, and work together

You'll handle the Kylm�l� climb, huh?

Why wouldn't I? - What kind of an answer is that?

Of course Eetu will handle it. - I didn't ask you

I sure as hell will

Piril�, the League boss, will be there on Sunday

This is your big break

What if I had a chance too? Apart from Eetu

Your job is to help Eetu win

This is Eetu's summer

Kind of feel like skipping work. - So do I

Just think, if we quit, we could concentrate on training

But money talks. - More or less

Jons! K signing in!

Jons! All done!

K. Finnlab. Delivery to the Cable Factory!

K receiving!

Looks like I'll soon be pedaling the streets myself...

...my guys are already working like hell

I can't take on anymore...

K signing in!

Very good... Hold on

Hey, I've got a full bag for you. I want some action!

Yeah, yeah... I promise. Bye

Oona. O.K. Let's make up a job for you

Let's say you had to go from the Gardens to the Kamppi Center

You have twenty seconds, full blast

Through Kaisaniemi St to Simo St and so on...

But if I was in a rush, I'd sneak through the train station...

Then up the hill, past the Post Office

Central Station is a bitch, from there it's easy

Past the hotel and the Tennis Palace, straight on, and what did you say...

The Kamppi Center? The one next to the SAS Hotel?

Yup, the ugly one

You think you can handle the job? - Absolutely

Vamos said Tori Amos

What the fuck...

I'll have my revenge

Good looking, eh?

Student charm. - What's wrong with student charm?

Summer crop, but when fall comes... - What about the fall?

Nothing. - So you can show Oona the ropes

I'll go! - O.K. You're on

Have you cycled for long?

MTB for years, but I just bought a racer. - Tough sport

And you? - 15 thousand a year

What size is your head? - I don't know

It's funny how few people know the size of their head

Helena at the Cable Factory. The client has moved

Yup. The new address is... - And you're telling me now

Hi there. - Hi

Have you worked out the tactics for Sunday? - Yup.

And you're supposed to win? - And I will

Unless your chain breaks, like last time

K! The pool will close soon. - I'm coming

That's all he's been doing lately. Scribbling in that notebook

What are you talking about? - Your mania for statistics

You've got to keep notes so you can time yourself right

Isn't that what coaches are for?

Hey, with Mr. Ski's method I would have peaked in March

Once a skiing coach, always a skiing coach

It just bugs you that he hasn't discovered your talents yet

You have to prove your skills if you want to succeed

What is that supposed to mean? - Going all out and actually trying

Why did you stop? - Just cramps

Fucking hell, I've had enough of this

While others are training down south, we're stuck in the backwoods

We've got to get on the national team, this season

We have a fair chance. - Fair! Jesus, is that your attitude?

Hey, what's bugging you now?

If I'm assisting you, I want to be sure you're serious

Of course I am. - I won't be the water carrier forever

Of course not. - We're in it together

Let's kick ass on Sunday

The 0pen Division District Championships are about to start

These young riders will race 175 km on a 25 km circuit

...just when I fell asleep, they started at the fire station

It must have been the fifth time the sirens went off...

Eetu!

...the final climb on the route is a real killer

Eetu!

Did you ask her to come? - Of course

We have a rough job ahead of us. - I know

You know what she said about you? - What?

That you look uptight

Shit. Let's concentrate while we're all charged up

We'll see how the "Chain Mates" with their fresh team will...

How's it going? - Running out of drink

I'll get you some soon

Time to go! - Let's wait one more round

No, now!

40 km more to go. - Want to win or not?

We won't make it. - We can't give in

Eetu, don't tell me you're wrecked

Coach will go berserk if we let them get away

K! Wait!

Go Eetu, go!

0nly 100 meters to the finish, we have Mattson still in the lead

Naakka pulls past in the nick of time. And wins! To everyone's surprise

The third man in is Valve from Kiffen

Congratulations. Great ride. Piril�, from the Cycling League

How old are you? - Nineteen

You seem like a serious racer. - More serious than those clowns

I'm setting up the National Team for under twenty-ones in the fall

The World Championships in Holland, then winter training camp in Spain

You might fit in the team. - Sounds good

See you at the Nationals

Where I'll kick ass as well !

Who would have ever guessed?

Was Piril�, there to see it? - Yup, we had a little talk

There'll be a change of rank on the team

I'm sorry. - I told you to hold back

But you dropped out. - You blew our tactics

It was you who blew it. - Fuck, you took off too early

Eetu, there's no excuse for screwing up

What do you know, Mr. Ski Coach! - Shut up, princess, or you're canned

Shit, what a loser!

K! Give it a break. It's 50 km to home

Hey, champion. You forgot your trophy

Congratulations. I heard the Sportscast

What's all this? - We're celebrating your victory

Just a district championship. - A champ is still a champ

In honor of your first victory

That'll do

Nice numbers. You're getting fitter every month

Your resting pulse is 42. How can it be so low?

I've been doing interval training all spring

But your stress pulse is just about as high as it can get

It shouldn't go over 210. Don't push your limits too hard

Slow down a bit. - O.K.

Nice work!

K! Take a left turn!

Sorry about losing it after the race. - Forget it. Ready for a spin tonight?

I quit

Are you kidding?

No. I've had enough bullshit from Mr. Ski

You can't quit now. The nationals are in three weeks

We'll be on the �land Islands then. - �land Islands?

On a bicycle tour. - We can go some other time

Eetu, that's pretty low of you!

Mika, don't charge yet!

We're screwed without Eetu. - I know

For two years I've been helping you

Now it's my chance, and you quit the team

You've still got Mika and Jani. - Stuck in the peloton forever

Is it Oona that talked you into quitting? - No!

I'm going for a spin tonight anyhow. I expect you're coming too

Why would you want to ride with a loser like me?

A bit melodramatic?

Eetu searching for K! - K receiving

K. I'll come for a spin

But I won't have anything to do with Mr. Ski

Nice shop. - Why are you here?

Eetu asked me to come. - Here?

Yup. Does it bother you?

Well. We're going for a spin. - I know we are

He asked you to come along? - I can leave, if you insist

That's not what I meant. Sure you can come. We'll just have to take it easy

No need to hold back because of me

Congratulations on winning. Great ride. - Thanks

Must be tough having to compete with your best friend

- Hi!

K! Let's get charged. - A good idea

I really hope Oona's not upset

She'll either come or she won't

I still don't get it, you beat me in the race too easily

Did you notice, last fall I was in the same shape as you're in now

I knew I was in top form

Yet I'd build up the lactics way too easily

Especially when climbing

I started training differently from the team

Started working on my ability to recover

Regularly pushed myself until the lactics were boiling

Then slowed down almost to a halt, recovered, then back on the lactics

Intervals. Over and over again. - Sounds extremely rough

It was, for months

Then suddenly a week ago- a breakthrough!

I'd bring myself on lactics, and snap! Shortly I was as good as new

That's why I won the race

When I charged on the last climb, the guys from Kiffen couldn't respond

They had prepared for a steady round

OK. Back to babysitting

That buddy of yours, he hates me, right?

A ridiculous idea. - It's the only chance our team has

OK. On three conditions: He'll race for you to win

I want to test him before the race to see if he's any good

Neither of you blows the other's chances. - It's a deal

Some program he's been on all spring!

If I'd used the same method, I'd already be on the national team

You don't mind that your best friend kept such a big secret from you?

He didn't dare tell me. If I'd beat him once more-

he would have killed himself. He takes it so seriously

It can be a good thing. Taking things seriously

Eetu! - Mercy!

Coach agreed we could train together for the Nationals

I've quit. - C'mon, cut it out

Are you sure he said it's OK.? - He thought it was a great idea

But he wants you to race for me to win

Maybe it would be a healthy change

Less pressure on me

Are you really going to start dancing to that fascist's tune?

No one asked you! - I'm gonna explode in three seconds!

Would we use your method? - Lf you want

In that case, count me in

Off to bed early! Heavy session tomorrow

Oona! Nice swimsuit

Is he a total moron? - But it is a nice swimsuit

That guy is so full of himself

This is similar to the 25 route the nationals will be raced on this year

Five km of ascending. You'll do this four times

Sounds slack. I thought we were using your method

O.K. Let's say eight times. Alone

Each round I'll join you on the climb

Drive me as hard as you can. Like it's the Nationals

Ready for a road kill? - We'll see about that

Go on, go on. You're minute behind on this round

A bicycle with red forks, and you can't move any faster

Fuck you, city boy!

How's it going? - Not bad

You came to chaperone? - I'd prefer Eetu alive tonight

So you came to play nurse. - Have a problem with cycling women?

My first childhood memory is watching my mom win the nationals

I've seen cycling women before

Nice Sannino. Can you ride it?

I didn't spend five thousand just to stare at men's thighs

We'll see about that soon

Don't waste strength on swaying

Start the backstroke sooner and you won't have to lift so much

And switch to lighter gear. - Hey, I don't need a coach

Damn! I was hoping I could prepare you a program as well

You must be joking. - But your body is perfect for cycling

I mean it. Your build is ideal. - Is that just a professional remark?

210 km!

Have you ever felt like this at a race?

Last year in Vaasa, remember? On the last day of the stage race

12 m headwind. I was a zombie afterwards

You should feel like this every time. - I see

Can you make it home?

Yeah, but Oona and I had planned to go kayaking tonight

Looks like I'm too weak to hold a paddle

Did Eetu call you?

Yup. If he goes on with your method, he'll soon be good for nothing

It's only temporary. He'll soon be back on the ball

It's just that I booked us a kayak. - I could fill in

I'll be fine on my own. - No, no. I can come

Well. Why not. - Where and what time?

At the rowing club, eight o'clock. - I'll be there

Why are you reading a biology book? - Got the entrance exam in July

It's just hard to find time for reading

Let's go

Keep up the pace. - I am

You're using too much force

At the beginning focus on pacing

The strength comes years later - Yeah, yeah

The stroke always starts in the small of the back. Or lower. In the groin

Same as in cycling, keep your body relaxed

Now you're telling me how to cycle, as well?

Arms stretched out

Excellent

You lost it again. Concentrate. - Don't tell me about concentration

Are all cyclists that stiff? - For god's sakes, shut up!

Good. Now you got it. - Yup. I've figured it out

One just has to synchronize the strokes and the breathing

Hey, should we go out to the islands? - Kind of far for a beginner

You think I'm not fit enough? - No, but... shit, no!

What? - A sailing boat!

Where? - Directly behind us! Hurry!

Where to? - Shit! It's coming straight towards us

I can't see it!

I can't see anything anywhere!

What was that? - Sorry, I don't know what got into me

I'm sure a funny guy like you can take a joke

I'm nothing compared to a comedienne like you

My treat. Hi. Two beers

There you are. - Thank you

Beer. I shouldn't

One beer won't hurt a sporty guy like you

Nervous about the date? - You wouldn't call this a date?

I mean, aren't you seeing each other, Eetu and you?

Ah well. We'll see what happens

He's a nice guy. - Absolutely. Eetu's great

You have a girlfriend?

Have you had one? - Mainly bad luck

You cycle really beautifully. - Thank you

Such a beautiful night. - I had a good time

Despite the killer boat? - You handled it really well

Sweet dreams. - For you, too

Hi there!

That was a long training session

Yup. - How's coaching coming along?

Very well. Eetu's really getting there

I had my doubts about Oona, but she's turned out OK.

She's paced Eetu a few times. - Oh, are they going steady?

Hard to say

So then she's free game?

She's not game. She's... a human being

What if I sewed all three of you some nice cycling shirts?

Silk and elegance. Like we had in the old days

Why not, if you feel like it. - I'd be happy to

What kind of a body does Oona have? - A lot like yours, I guess

And breasts? - They're there

But what size? It's important with a cycling shirt

Haven't measured them! Average. - Is she pretty?

Sort of. - An average girl with average breast sounds promising

Are you interested in her? - Hey, cut it out!

The Biological Background of Man

Man and ape descend from the same ancestors

They can both be classified as tropical diurnal animals

Man easily adjusts to hot climates

But in the cold he needs facilities such as clothes to survive

...a distinctive mark of life is the power of motion...

...normal oxy gen saturation rate of hemoglobin is 97%...

...the lowest organisms... can reproduce without fission...

...70- 85% of the weight of a newborn child is w ater...

...resuscitation aims to... causes of death vary greatly...

...cell which often stays inactive throughout its life cycle...

...muscles start at the radius... 40- 60% of a woman's weight...

...a human being also has a distinct life expectancy...

Listen, here comes a sure bet

The heart is a mysterious organ

Seemingly lacking a will, yet able to react to-

somatic and psychological changes rapidly, unexpectedly...

K calling Eetu! - Eetu receiving

Are you exhausted? - On the contrary, I feel great!

Slept for 14 hours. So what's next?

If it's up to me, we could even tighten up

Remember when the team from J�rvenp�� went training in the mines?

Oona receiving. What mines?

3 km of mining tunnel road. Might be too tough for a woman

K! Look out for the boat!

Hey! No personal stuff on company time!

Great training for climbing endurance. - Should we check it out?

Why not

We need headlamps or something. Mr. Ski has some

Everyone shut up, or you're dead!

K calling Oona! - Oona receiving!

Where are you? - By the bay

Can you stop by the tennis courts? - Sixty seconds. Over!

K. You're not paid for flirting on the radio!

And Oona! Stop saying over. Over!

What are they? - Check them out. You might need them

The Biological Background of Man

Man and ape descend from the same ancestors

They can both be classified as tropical diurnal animals

Man easily adjusts to hot climates

But in the cold he needs facilities such as clothes to survive

Thanks K. What else can I say

You're welcome. Over!

Hey! Last warning. The next to speak gets fired

K. There's a job for you at the National Theater

...through the back, second window on the right. No buzzer, of course

What was it? Intense pressure in the heart for... - 15 seconds

Nothing special, but I thought I'd check it out

I'm in for the Nationals next week. - It may be good that you came

How come? - There's an odd murmur in your heart

You said my heart was in top form. - Yes, in terms of numbers...

The heart is a strange organ, though. It doesn't always act as expected

Human physiology ensures that the muscles tire out first

Making excessive exertion on the heart impossible. I just read it

In theory, yes. - I feel extremely fit

And rushed over to tell me? - Just wanted to check things out

And that's what we'll do

Two water polo players are coming for NMR scans next week

I'll test you at the same time

Can't it wait until after the race? I won't be able to concentrate

Listen, K. It's not your knee this time, it's your heart

We'll take no chances here

Until you've been scanned, training is banned

No! - Yes!

One for Oona, one for Eetu, and one for K

Perfect fit. - Dense but not too tight

No space for air in between. - Exactly

So when's your next race?

Wonderful!

Really nice! Thank you. - You're welcome

I thought I'd wait until the Nationals

But I'm getting itchy feet. There's the Hyryl� race next week

No way. You'll ruin your self-confidence

What makes you think I'd ruin it?

No races until Mr. Ski has tested you. You need to be in top form then

If K has worked out a plan for you, why not follow it?

We'll dive 3 km down to 350 meters

I hope you're not claustrophobic

They stop running stone at two o'clock

Watch out for the damp spots. There's a lot of them

Don't worry about the explosions. They come from caves far away

How the hell do you know all that?

I came to train here last spring. - And you never told me?

OK. Let's go

Oona. Watch out on the first climb so your knees won't jam

A small front gear and a 29- teethed in the rear

The first time on the saddle, the second 1/4 off the saddle

The third time half and half. It'll put all your muscle sets to use

For us 24 in the rear and a large gear in the front

I'll shout when my heart rate goes over 200

We'll change into light gear and keep pedaling through recovery

We'll keep at it all week long

Let's go

Switch to light!

Switch to heavy!

Switch to 24!

Recovery!

Full force again!

A helluva hill! - Isn't it?

K. You look ill. - Do I?

Yes. And no wonder. You were up all night

I'll take it easy on the next round. - And watch while I do all the work

That's not what I meant. - What then?

Of course I'll do the same as you. - No, you're not going at all

You'll rest through this session. You have to get some sleep

Maybe you're right. I'll skip the next round

Eetu, let's roll on

What was keeping K up all night? - He recorded my textbook

How about doing something later? - I have to study for the exam

On Saturday there's the Alleycat Contest and a party afterwards

And no work on Sunday. We could think of something then

After you've found 7 plant names in Latin, head back downtown

Then the city control points. The finish is by the office

The winner gets a paid day off and a kilo of Russian chocolate

Two kilos for the loser. And there's the party tonight

Did you oversleep? - Yeah, my muscles are totally jammed

The finder of the "crown jewel" gets a week off on full pay

What the hell jewel?

Who cares. Let's find it and split the week between us

That way we can concentrate on the race

Looks like a piece of cake. - Klade's an ace at cross-country

Yeah, but it's only part of it. - Ready...

Remember: "sometimes small change can make a big difference"

Ready... go!

What was that change stuff about? - Haven't got a clue

Sometimes small change can make a big difference

A lousy deal! Two weeks into the job, and you already got five days off

Now I can study for the exam. - Exactly

Who won? - Oona

Really? Congratulations! Has anyone seen Eetu?

He passed me on the bridge, but I haven't seen him since

You always have an excuse

You can't seem to finish a race

What's the big deal? It's just a game

You always give up so easily

If you do the same at the Nationals, you'll be the laughing stock

What the hell?

What was that about? - I'm fed up with his bitching

But he's only trying to help you. - Why do you always take his side?

What do you mean?

You defend him and he kisses your ass in return

Making you tapes and shit. - I'm not taking this anymore!

What's bugging him? - He just gets that way sometimes

Can't deal with disappointments and takes it out on others

Feel like dancing? - Sure

It's raining cats and dogs

Nothing beats swimming in the rain. - Oh yes, I love it

I know the best place in town for a night swim. - Where is it?

Wanna go? - Yes!

...the pedestrian's brain just exploded on the street...

...cops were picking up pieces, and seagulls snacked on the remains

I'm leaving

Hey, I'm really sorry. - Who cares

The night's still young. - Yeah, right. But I'm leaving now

How about tomorrow? - Forget it. Forget the whole summer

I haven't got swimming trunks. - Are you chickening out?

No, just thinking

Of what? - Nothing

Listen. What a beautiful sound

Sounds a bit like gears humming

What are you thinking about?

About how Eetu is going to react to this

The two of you will just have to talk things through

It won't be easy after this

I'll call him in the morning. - I can call him as well

No, I'll talk to him first

I'm so happy. - So am I

Eetu called at 3 am. Give him a call. Mom

Great laps you're doing!

Where's K? - Making notes, I guess

I've been wracking my brain over the tactics for the race

I had planned that Eetu would help K to win

But it may not be the smartest plan

So I'll make an exception: You can both race for first place

On one condition. That you won't screw up each other's chances

Piril�, is checking both of you

It would be great if one of you gets lucky

And hey, maybe you'll both be on the national team in the fall

Let's go for a swim after work. - Can't make it

Hell, we have the best team for twenty years

Mr. Ski is totally mind-boggled. He thought you were history

Could be

You called on Saturday. - Yeah

For a while I suspected you were hitting on Oona behind my back

But I knew you would never do a thing like that to me

Especially at a time like this

C'mon, of course not

That's what I thought

I was going to tell Eetu about us today, but I can't. Not now

His ego is totally shattered. If you see him... - Then what?

I don't want to break the team balance

Don't try that crap on me. You need Eetu's help

And he needs mine just the same. - He called me

Apologized for his behavior. - And?

Said he felt stupid for suspecting. - And?

And I told him! - About us?

What do you think! About us of course

Why would I lie to him. I feel stupid enough as it is

He'll make me pay for this

Sure, if you didn't have the guts to tell him

And you had nothing to do with it?

That's not what I meant

See this enlargement here?

The blood runs from the heart through this main artery... - The aorta

In your case it should be 3.8 cm wide

But you have a 3 mm enlargement here

There was no sign of it in the tests last spring

It can only be due to excessive training

Your heart has to be operated on

Is it a major operation? - Yes, and difficult

September suits me. - K. It's not the way it goes

If you were on the National Team, maybe...

But in your case it'll have to wait until the spring

A whole season wasted. - I'm sorry

I have the Nationals on Sunday. - And I forbid you to take part

If this artery is torn-

you have fifteen minutes to make it to the operating table

Ask your coach to call me

The conduction medium of muscle fibers branches-

into the ventricles, carrying the impulse through the entire heart

Consequently, the ventricles contract

Inexhaustibility is distinctive of the cardiac muscle

in its whole life span it only gets to rest 0.5 seconds

However, it goes through several pauses

Time's up

The heart is a mysterious organ

Seemingly lacking a will, yet able to react to-

somatic and psychological changes rapidly, unexpectedly...

Hi there

Am I bothering you? - No

Looks like my exam went really well. - I'm glad to hear it

Thanks again for the tapes. - You're welcome

Maybe we should talk

Or? - Why not

Should we go some place? - I have to finish this

Have you talked to Eetu? - No

Don't you think you should?

We'll deal with it our own way. Don't worry

Are you mad at me? - Dunno, you were probably right

I didn't mean it exactly that way. - That's OK. I am what I am

High hopes are resting on Mattson

0nly a minute to go...

Here they are, 40 hungry racers, ready to give their best shot...

A few names stand out as promising

How's it going? - Fair enough. And you?

Busy as hell. - Is the National Team all settled?

One man missing. Which of them is in better form?

My guys will settle it on the road

He came second to K. Naakka in the District Championships-

who is number 15 in this race

Keep an eye on this promising rider, only 19 years old

Oona!

10- 9-8- 7...5-

4- 3- 2- 1- Go!

Come on Chain Mates! Go for it K!

Here come Mattson and Valve. We're doing great time

And here come Vilander and Naakka

Let's go!

We've got a good lead now. - No reason to ease up

Any drink left? - Lf I had, I wouldn't give you any

Thanks

They're coming!

K! Are you OK.?

Just go! - Will you be all right?

I'll just catch my breath

Eetu Vilander is the National Champion. What an incredible ride!

Hello

I'm glad to see you eating again. - Why am I packaged up like this?

You have a discogenic dislocation

But the doctors want your heart to recover from surgery first

That's why you've got to keep still

My legs? They're numb

Your doctor believes there's a good chance of recovery

You can tell me the truth

You'll start rehabilitation soon

If it's temporary spinal shock, as the doctors believe-

you should be moving your legs in a month's time

But you'll never become a top athlete

And frankly, to me it's a relief

Everyone keeps calling. Eetu, Coach and Oona

They want to visit you. I told them I'd ask you first

I don't want to see anyone

We're in a hurry

Hi!

Never seen parallel bars this long

I asked the staff to set them up

I left it to the very last moment, but I came anyway

I'm not getting out for a while

I'm leaving for Holland

With the Under Twenty-three National Team

Congratulations

I wouldn't have made it without you. - Just thank yourself

No, I'm thanking you

Got to go. Or we'll miss the plane

Keep an eye on the sports pages

Not exactly my favorite reading nowadays

Eetu!

I'm glad you made it

I wish you all the best

I think Oona would be happy if you gave her a call

I can manage on my own. - Take it, just in case

Certainly not

Hey, why don't you leave

Mom! Will you just get lost!

You're walking like a pro. - It's coming along

But they won't let me cycle for a year

Strange how distances take twice as long as they used to

How's the heart? - Still beating

How are things with you? - I passed the exam.

By the skin of my teeth. - Wow. Congratulations

It must have been the sure bet

Don't you remember?

The heart is a mysterious organ

Seemingly lacking a will, yet able to react to-

somatic and psychological changes rapidly...

Unexxc... unexpectedly. - Unexpectedly

I want to apologize

I really didn't treat you right

That was then

Docking the kayak for winter? - Just about to do it

Or should we go out one last time? - That would be nice

If you feel like it. - Let's go