Agteros Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Entered the 53km last night. The plan is to do it on the three speed, to get the MTB legs going before the Nissan series starts. Hopefully I won't 'get lost' and divert onto the short route like a few years ago Who'll be there? Entries on Cyclelab Edited March 12, 2012 by HEman
The Ghost Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Was gonna do the short one, but my ride on Sunday showed that I would just never make it, very bleak
Anine Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 We didnt enjoy the northerns quicky at all last year. the short route was quite technical and overfaced us. and dont let anybody tell you it's flat and fast either! The fact that the longer distance looped the short one and I got shoved right off the singletrack and crashed into the bushes by an testosterone driven @sshat didnt help either.
Agteros Posted March 13, 2012 Author Posted March 13, 2012 We didnt enjoy the northerns quicky at all last year. the short route was quite technical and overfaced us. and dont let anybody tell you it's flat and fast either! The fact that the longer distance looped the short one and I got shoved right off the singletrack and crashed into the bushes by an testosterone driven @sshat didnt help either. Nothing technical about anything at NF. There I've said it.
Anine Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Nothing technical about anything at NF. There I've said it. Perhaps I should quantify by saying that WE, as rank mtb beginners (I was a newly converted roadie at the time) found it technical. Winding switchbacks through the forest, rocky climbs, thick mud, very narrow, very slick singletrack next to the aquaduct. All with the 53km leaders looping the 20km and getting aggro behind you.
Gnarly Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Ja MBP told me he is going for the win..... good luck MBP.
Agteros Posted March 13, 2012 Author Posted March 13, 2012 Perhaps I should quantify by saying that WE, as rank mtb beginners (I was a newly converted roadie at the time) found it technical. Winding switchbacks through the forest, rocky climbs, thick mud, very narrow, very slick singletrack next to the aquaduct. All with the 53km leaders looping the 20km and getting aggro behind you. Should be better the second time? yeah, it is unsettling if you struggle over obstacles, and duck and dive through/over the rocks and there are faster riders breathing down your neck. I've held Mighty Mice up like this once before... Not pleasant!It becomes easier to let the faster riders through(technically easier, but more sore on the ego) as confidence and skill improves.
Agteros Posted March 13, 2012 Author Posted March 13, 2012 I also got somewhat sidetracked 2 years back I solemnly swear to keep my eyes open for the signboards. Even those 'hidden' by the view of other participants
The Ghost Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Should be better the second time? yeah, it is unsettling if you struggle over obstacles, and duck and dive through/over the rocks and there are faster riders breathing down your neck. I've held Mighty Mice up like this once before... Not pleasant!It becomes easier to let the faster riders through(technically easier, but more sore on the ego) as confidence and skill improves. Its poor form to have the faster group and the slower group on the same part of track at the same time. everybody pays the same entry, and everybody deserves an un harrased ride. - my 2c
manbearpig Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 MBP told me he is going for the win..... good luck MBP. Shaddap fool ! I'll be lucky to make half way if we are riding to the race. I'm using this to kickstart my training for Sani... there is a target on your back.
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