A gallery of images from the first training session on Munich's super-tough track, as riders tried to get to grips with the ice.
Check out this 3D view from the start area.
Training Daze
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We have lift-off...Kyle Croxall takes his first leap into the cold Munich air.
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Germany's Florian Willer takes a tumble on his first run.
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Warning: If you're not at the top of your game this Munich track will swallow you up.
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'Afraid? Not me!' Sweden's Michael Johansson shows no fear as he blasts out of the gate.
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Dean Moriarity hugs the ice as (L-R) Kyle Croxall, Scott Croxall and Claudio Caluori strain to stay upright.
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Whoosh! Pacôme Schmitt of France proves that this track is not for the faint-hearted.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Canada's Adam Horst flying over the ice.
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