USN Cup #2; Avianto... a muddy affair?????

[Ozzie NL]

Was out at Avianto last week and the trails were very wet especially on the Eastern side.

 

Given the incremental rainfall over the last couple of days I am concerned it will be a complete mudfest resulting in lots of bottlenecks and mechanical issues on bikes.

 

Has anyone been out there over the last week and has a view as to how swampy the place is?
 

PS: Know this is a flaming Friday issue but am not too keen on mud riding

[Enduro_Jakes]

This is now the 3rd thread for this event...

 

Plus...it is mountain biking. If you are worried about mud, you should consider a different sport

[justanotherbiker]

Now I know not to wear that white jersey tomorrow... good thread!

[PregoRoll]

It all depends on how much rain we get tonight. 

 

Know a lot of guys arent keen to ruin bikes in the mud

[Guest notmyname]

It all depends on how much rain we get tonight.

 

Know a lot of guys arent keen to ruin bikes in the mud

YR says 8.9mm.

[NelAndre]

This is now the 3rd thread for this event...

 

Plus...it is mountain biking. If you are worried about mud, you should consider a different sport

 

 

Now I know not to wear that white jersey tomorrow... good thread!

Absolutely +1

[Enduro_Jakes]

On a serious note, if it is muddy I will also be worried about my bike taking a hammering. I usually carry an extra water bottle that I use just to spray down the derailleur and clean as much mud off as i can during the race....helps keep the wear to a minimum.

[PregoRoll]

On a serious note, if it is muddy I will also be worried about my bike taking a hammering. I usually carry an extra water bottle that I use just to spray down the derailleur and clean as much mud off as i can during the race....helps keep the wear to a minimum.

 

50km in the mud isnt too bad, just sucks when you have replace brake pads and cables after a proper mud fest....anyone remember the Silverstar MTB Challenge? 

[RocknRolla]

that mud on the eastern side is like snot. that dark swamp stuff

 

last time the missus was caught in the mud there, I had to wash the bike 3 times before I could see the paint below.

[Ozzie NL]

So no-one has ridden there during the week and has an update as to how muddy it is at the moment?

[Heel Drop]

mud is for wrestle 

[EmptyB]

So no-one has ridden there during the week and has an update as to how muddy it is at the moment?

Just got back from riding the trails around and next to Avianto and also Muldersdrift. Its wet and the ground is very soft but certainly not a mud fest....I can't obviously comment on tomorrow's route but was close enough!

[Speeltyd]

THIS is MTBing! Tough, technical ride, lovely weather, well organised - I am so glad to be in this sport!

[BaGearA]

just make youself a diy mud guard to keep the mud off your fork seals then you should be golden

[Ozzie NL]

So how bad was the swampy grass section on the eastern side of the farm?

[Speeltyd]

Nothing was bad - there was a lot less mud than what I expected. The tracks drained well