First Babba's Lodge done...

[Galrilion]

.. and I must say - what an awesome event.

 

Bear in mind that these comments are from the perspective of a 35km rider - your average 70km / Marathon rider would probably not share my sense of euphoria, although, I'm sure they'll struggle to find too many things to complain about.

 

Very well attended (way better than I thought it would be). Start was relaxed, but well oiled, and went off without any hitches. Route was well marked, and generally sublime, seriously, it's probably one of the better routes I've ever done (not being a super well travelled race snake, although I have done a few events) - it had a good mix of dirt roads, flats, slight climbs, downhills to catch your breath, and just when I thought it was going to be a mellow, fast ride along only dirt roads, along came the technical climb - steep enough to challenge the likes of me, but not too steep to make me despondent and not be able to enjoy myself.

 

One bit of criticism, the marshals COULD have been a little more engaging, and perhaps there could have been more of them, even given the well marked route ... but hey, I'm LOOKING for a smidgen of negativity here to balance out the glowing review.

 

I'm hooked, and will definitely be doing this event again, and given my condition during and after the race, a 70km is quite easily doable.

 

Kudos to the organisers, and thank you.

Edited April 29, 2012 by Galrilion

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Andre and his Missus put on a slick and well organised event.