NotSoBigBen

That's all for tonight folks! Going to bed, hoping to ride in the morning if it stops raining ...... Got some more but will post them some time tomorrow.

The happy team at the finish! Thanks again to Vic for being an excellent 'operations manager' and Kendz (firs timer at an MTB race doing support) for being an absolute star second, couldn't have done it without you guys! Byron (LittleBen) and Dan (BrotherBigBen) you were the best partners!

OK 'Essie' you can take a break now ............

Just a couple of meters to go

On the beach at last!

It took a while for them to find a way off the road!

There wasn't only 1 .....

Vernon Crookes nature reserve - what more could you want out on your mountain bike huh?

A brilliant pic of brother BigBen IMHO (nice one Vic!)

Clean and fresh new kit! Definitely made everyone perk up a bit despite the tough climbing in the second half.

Supporters congregation

The support vehicle BigBen2009-05-06 14:05:06

OK so now it's getting a bit tough ....

Still smiling

A tough climb as it starts getting light BigBen2009-05-06 13:59:47

Another quick stop

Snacktime in the dark

Off we go!

Ready to go! LittleBen and BigBen. All 3 of us rode Specialized's (LBB - S-works Stumpjumper, BBB S-works Epic, BB Epic Comp)

Our digs for the night - Anyone recognise that IronMan bag from many years back? BigBen2009-05-06 13:49:00

The team - BigBen, Daniel (BrotherBigBen), Victor (Nitro - driver), LittleBen, Kendz (LittleBen's babe)

Arrival at Underberg, some last family time before they went to Scottburgh .. don't ask me what LittleBen is up to BigBen2009-05-06 13:43:00

I agree. Next thing you know they will be shaving their chests too. But somehow you think it's natural for women to shave their legs' date=' underarms etc? [/quote'] Yes it is natural for women. All women ..... not just cyclists, like the pansy cyclists who shave. Anycase women do what men tell them to do...... would you be happy with a hairy woman next to you in bed???????? This has to be the funniest statement I've read in a long time.... stone age women maybe.. Nance I tried that once and I still bear the scar and it's not on my legs ......

Also been playing with Sportstracker on both an E90 and E71 ..... https://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=711515

I'm not even on drugs HR (besides evening primrose oil) and I don't even know who's who anymore ...... Can the real HR stand up please (without falling over!)