Would love red racer to tell his story as I'm sure those at the pointy end also had their fair share of crashes and mechanicals to deal with.
I just had a stupid flat to change 10km in. I hate changing flats let alone one with mud everywhere. I just had to stay in the big ring for the last part of the race to avoid chainsuck, cheap XX! or maybe I should have lubed the bike before the race?
I found being towards the front was fine through Kowen, majura was destroyed by the 50km riders. I dont think it really could have got any worse after I went through?
I managed to ride through most of the mr whippy section before stromlo but Im sure it would have been quicker running!
I didn't see any real stacks, just thanks to the guy who almost lost it big time when I was fixing my flat and sprayed me with slop, you scumbag!
I imagine I was like anyone that competed the race with already half used pads and rode the last 20km on the backing plates...
I actually didn't mind the race too much, the lumpy grass sections weren't that exciting but I cant wait to race everything else in the dry.
Just a pity about the size of the presentation hall, and I already knew there was't any money on for the elite as this event would of cost a mint to run!
My highlight was seeing Troy Glennan trying to stop without brakes. Amazing noise and no slowing at all!