French team to keep Olympic bobsleigh track running smoothly With riders reaching speeds of 130km/h, bobsleigh tracks need to be kept in perfect condition. The course at La Plagne in southeastern France is known for the quality of its ice, with many teams choosing to train there ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics, which take place next month. Moreover, the crew which maintains the course in La Plagne will be on hand in Sochi to keep its ice in pristine condition. A REFILED natural sound version of an AFPTV report