I did the 50Km. It is the most beautiful MTB route. I have not yet ridden a better ride. (Please let me know if there is one out there.) However: Made it in just under 4.5 hrs (2 broken chains and a damaged cluster along the way). I was disappointed at not receiving a medal (my daughter collects them) or riding over some sort of finish line. It just seems like the organisers know that they will get enough participants and are only after the cash. Trying to save a buck wherever they can.
My chain breaker broke while trying to repair my chain on Sunday. Some kind woman lent me hers. I eventually caught up with her, but failed to return the cover that is also used as a handle. If that kind person is you please get hold of me.
