Turner_rider
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Ok, entries are now open (and filling up fast), so who’s entered, what are you riding and have you started training yet??
Wildside 2012
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Antsonline
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i know it cant be avoided, but it would be great to get some provisional dates for the National XC series, so that one could see if it were even possible to do both.
I (and Mrs) very much want to do Wildside, but the National XC series is likely to have a round 'around' the dates, so we cant take a risk.
Doh!
(p.s. this is not a 'go' at MTBA, or the process, or even the fact that there are a lot of races and clashes cant be avoided - people do get their panties in a bunch about this sort off stuff)
I (and Mrs) very much want to do Wildside, but the National XC series is likely to have a round 'around' the dates, so we cant take a risk.
Doh!
(p.s. this is not a 'go' at MTBA, or the process, or even the fact that there are a lot of races and clashes cant be avoided - people do get their panties in a bunch about this sort off stuff)
alchemist
Manly Warringah MTB Club
There's a thread started in the general section on the 11-12 National season
From the bid document
1.7. Possible Hosting Dates
The dates that have been identified for the All-Mountain, Gravity and FourCross Cups are as follows.
____________AM_____DH_____4X_____Comments
December 2011
3 - 4 _____________✓
10 - 11 ____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is UCI listed
January 2012
14 - 15____✕_____✓____ ✓ ____Gravity and FourCross only
21 - 22____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date can be UCI Listed
28 - 29__________✓_____✓_____Gravity and FourCross only
February 2012
4 - 5______✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
11 - 12____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
18 - 19__________✓_____✓_____Gravity and FourCross only
March 2012
3 - 4______✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
10 - 11____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
From the bid document
1.7. Possible Hosting Dates
The dates that have been identified for the All-Mountain, Gravity and FourCross Cups are as follows.
____________AM_____DH_____4X_____Comments
December 2011
3 - 4 _____________✓
10 - 11 ____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is UCI listed
January 2012
14 - 15____✕_____✓____ ✓ ____Gravity and FourCross only
21 - 22____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date can be UCI Listed
28 - 29__________✓_____✓_____Gravity and FourCross only
February 2012
4 - 5______✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
11 - 12____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
18 - 19__________✓_____✓_____Gravity and FourCross only
March 2012
3 - 4______✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
10 - 11____✓_____✓_____✓_____Date is ready to be UCI listed
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Antsonline
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how thoroughly splendid. Thanks so much,
For the first time in my 6 years of riding MTB, I have just hopped online with no thought for tomorrow and bloody well entered.
The Stanton's came to Forrest a few weeks back and live in Tassie, came and did a skills course with me, Charmaine offered to assist me whilst helping her husband Todd and you know what...I said YES!!!
So I am in!
The Stanton's came to Forrest a few weeks back and live in Tassie, came and did a skills course with me, Charmaine offered to assist me whilst helping her husband Todd and you know what...I said YES!!!
So I am in!
Grover
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There are a couple of ticks in that table where there shouldn't be. Jan 28/29 and Feb 18/19 AREN'T available for an AM Cup Round. The comments confirm this but I just wanted to clarify. For those that don't know the AM Cup is the new title that will include XCO and an option for XCC, XCM, Super D or XC Time Trials. That means an XCO National Round will not be the same weekend as Wildside, it's likely there'll be one the week before though. Hopefully Hobart grab that and we can make a week of it in Tassie.
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riderideride
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Yep! In! taking my lovely Pivot Mach 4 of course 
support crew, ferry and all accommodation sorted and booked! Now to start training.....
support crew, ferry and all accommodation sorted and booked! Now to start training..... 
I'm in too, first time sine 2006. Riding my Giant NRS Air (again). If commuting is training then I have begun...... Looking for a top 450 position this time around.
The word on the camping support option is that the tents are huge (stand up inside type) and very comfy. Apparently lots of excellent feedback from last time. Transport is faultless.
We're in
Stayed up last night to get straight on. Father (Veteran) . Son (U23)
This is one of the best organized and well run races in Australia ! Worth the trip from WA.
The vibe is friendly with cruising stages giving you time to talk to other competitors. Food is plentiful, fresh and a wide variety of choices.
The scenery is spectacular , Cradle Mountain to the wild west coast and beach run to Strahan.
Definitely a race to do if you have the chance.
Stayed up last night to get straight on. Father (Veteran) . Son (U23)
This is one of the best organized and well run races in Australia ! Worth the trip from WA.
The vibe is friendly with cruising stages giving you time to talk to other competitors. Food is plentiful, fresh and a wide variety of choices.
The scenery is spectacular , Cradle Mountain to the wild west coast and beach run to Strahan.
Definitely a race to do if you have the chance.
riderideride
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You have to enter your age group...therefore if you are 30 by Jan you have to enter vets. boo hoo!
really???
Amendment, after looking at my entry receipt, I entered WOMENS OPEN.
I entered elite and I will be 38.
Amendment, after looking at my entry receipt, I entered WOMENS OPEN.
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Turner_rider
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Should be age groups.
Overall prize money is independent of the age categories and just based on the overall position.
The only non age based category is single speed.
cleeshoy
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Yup, entered Josie into "open" but given she is 30-something, it seems we could have entered her into either "open" or "veterans"..... in the end we just put her in "open" - I am sure if it's not valid, they will let us know
riderideride
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They will probably change you into vets as it specifically stated that you had to enter your age group. Doesnt matter for overall places, but they have sep cats for stage prizes.
justabuzz
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Fitness
Hey guys,
I won't be joining this year, still feeling too new to this sport for that, but just to put it into perspective - assuming I join this event for the ride of it (I don't see myself racing) then what sort of fitness is required to enjoy the ride?
If I ride twice a week a medium difficulty track. Each time for 2-3 hours, would that do?
Thanks!
J
Hey guys,
I won't be joining this year, still feeling too new to this sport for that, but just to put it into perspective - assuming I join this event for the ride of it (I don't see myself racing) then what sort of fitness is required to enjoy the ride?
If I ride twice a week a medium difficulty track. Each time for 2-3 hours, would that do?
Thanks!
J