Great event again. It was really muddy and I just dont know how Solly and Gary got those routes together so quickly. This event has the best waterpoints in mountain biking bar none! (okay, I havent ridden every race, but these are spectacular). You just cannot believe the effort the locals put in, so for those of you out there this week, take time to enjoy them and appreciate the effort. WOW, cant say enough. Get those pumpkin fritter at WP 1 on day 2. they are worth the ride just by themselves. I was lucky enough to miss the gippo's so remember to stock up on Immodium and Probiotics. I could of made enough with the box of Immodium I had to pay for next years entry! . The Powasol bike wash wasn't as it should be but in all fairness those bikes were a horrid clay mud mess. I was just happy that they managed to get the drivetrains clean and lubed. If you were expecting showroom condition out the washbay, I think you should lower your expectations. Those blokes worked until nearly midnight on those bikes. There were also plenty guys asking for them to wash bikes who didnt book the bikewash which put additional pressure on them, but they still did it and didnt turn anyone away.
