Megahead
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Just back from a weeks holiday including the Otway 50k. A few points, most have already been covered.
If you are walking up a hill - keep left! Very frustrating for those who would like to try and ride them but have nowhere to pass.
Coming down a hill - if you are obviously slower keep left, there's no riding 2 or 3 abreast here. If you can't pass/don't want to pass the rider in front, tuck in behind and let others through. if you pass the rider in front. make sure it's clear and then cross to the left. I lost count of the amount of times i was stuck behind slower riders down some of the fire trail.
I don't think I've ever come across so many slow riders in the single track especially in the first 25k. Get off the brakes and have fun! If you are obviously slower that's no drama but pull off to the side and let the que behind you have some fun.
That said - F$%%k I enjoyed myself. This years 50k was much better than previous years Apollo Bay to Forrest. A good mix of trails and a great vibe. Even managed to beat a mate home who always beats me.
If you are walking up a hill - keep left! Very frustrating for those who would like to try and ride them but have nowhere to pass.
Coming down a hill - if you are obviously slower keep left, there's no riding 2 or 3 abreast here. If you can't pass/don't want to pass the rider in front, tuck in behind and let others through. if you pass the rider in front. make sure it's clear and then cross to the left. I lost count of the amount of times i was stuck behind slower riders down some of the fire trail.
I don't think I've ever come across so many slow riders in the single track especially in the first 25k. Get off the brakes and have fun! If you are obviously slower that's no drama but pull off to the side and let the que behind you have some fun.
That said - F$%%k I enjoyed myself. This years 50k was much better than previous years Apollo Bay to Forrest. A good mix of trails and a great vibe. Even managed to beat a mate home who always beats me.