NotSoBigBen Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 You pitching a tent/gazebo? Can I join your 'spot' perhaps please sir?
Nettie R Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) How many riders normally ride this event? I want to find out how early we must be there,and track-wise: I see it's 7km loops, but enough space for riders to overtake (me)? Edited September 16, 2011 by Fester
VincentBikes Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 If rumour has it track is slightly different from last year and a floating bridge section will be incorporated on the dam!!!
NotSoBigBen Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 If rumour has it track is slightly different from last year and a floating bridge section will be incorporated on the dam!!! Floating bridge sounds cool but will it last 6hrs of lots of riders  I don't recall passing being an issue last year!
KnobbyMech Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 All riders are in for a real treat this year. Lots of new twisty singletrack, wood bridges, banks, handbuild wood pumptrack section, floating bridge, etc. The first open road section has been removed. There will be plenty space to overtake, but it will be tough in the twisty singletrack portion (and impossible on the floating bride, but the bridge isn't that long). The bridge should last, way more people goes over one with the sani2C. We are building the bridge this afternoon (tonight? ) It is more pricy, complicated and a mission than you might think. I take my hat off to Farmer Glen. See you all there! I will be the guy with the wrist brace who will be sulking because he can't ride.
NotSoBigBen Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds excellent KnobbyMech! You guys do a great job, see you there
VincentBikes Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 That was fun. Did a solo ride lasted 8 laps was poked by the the end but great day out.
scotty Posted September 17, 2011 Author Posted September 17, 2011 Really enjoyable and quite a good turnout, plenty of food and drink and entertainment for the kiddies. For the route the orgs had a bit of everything, fast section, climbs, loose sand, rocky sections, tunnels, bridges, ramps. The 2 sections i particulary enjoyed was the drop off and the floating bridge. Â Rear derailer packed up on my 3rd lap so i was restricted to using the front. Back next year for sure.
cat-i Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011   We are building the bridge this afternoon (tonight? ) It is more pricy, complicated and a mission than you might think. I take my hat off to Farmer Glen. read an article about the umkomaas floating bridge in engineering news - that one was quite a mission; it's designed to slide off one side when water levels rise.
Nettie R Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) It was a nice day out. Started off a bit cold but the weather turned out great.wind helped to get rid of the dust. I managed 7 laps solo, after a mechanical on lap 3 (broken chain).thanks to the guy who stopped and helped me put the powerlink in. Didn't bother to go out again with 45 mins to go. I was tired.Managed to beat my husband though, with 7 laps. He planted himself in a tree section on lap 1 and ended up with a fractured scapula he put on a brave face though and insisted that I finish my race. He is very grateful to the guy with the hand brace who helped him get back to the finish (was that you, knobby mech?) Edited September 18, 2011 by Fester
VincentBikes Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 He is very grateful to the guy with the hand brace who helped him get back to the finish (was that you, knobby mech?) Â Yep that was him!!! Race director for the day..
MaxUmis Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 What an absolute little gem of a race! x 100The track was difficult enough to test you here and there and short enough to keep you interested. I loved the tv's they set up for the rugby! what an awesome touch  This one is definitely on my 2012 "must do" list.
Mats Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Was great. I loved it. Well organised and a lot of marshals. Must be the best event I have been to this year.
cat-i Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Was great. I loved it. Well organised and a lot of marshals. Must be the best event I have been to this year.... there's rumours of you not being too slow on the laps??? congrats
NotSoBigBen Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) My second time at this event and I thought it was great last year, well they upped their game this year. I can concur what an absolutely awesome event ! Will the results be out sometime? Edited September 20, 2011 by BigBen
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now