Not really - usually held Jan/Feb period so you are only 6-7 months away which, for a supposedly 'elite' competition isn't much time at all. Even a date (with a 2-4 week period) would assist anyone making plans.2013 nationals I haven't heard much about it,I'm guessing you are referring to the national champs and not the series, still got a while to go.
8 or 9 months....Not really - usually held Jan/Feb period so you are only 6-7 months away which, for a supposedly 'elite' competition isn't much time at all. Even a date (with a 2-4 week period) would assist anyone making plans.
We are about to finish up may so we still all of june so that needs to be counted, that is 7 months till jan so depending when it is held could be closer to 8. feb is 8 and again could be closer to 9 if it is held later in the month so let me correct and say 7-8 months.Not to start an argument - we are now just about in June - 8-9 months from now is Mar/Apr...
And note I said 'make plans' not just training. Travel, accomodation and time of work also have to be arranged by many. And then, ofcourse, they want their training to peak at just the right time. As Tim said - it is being arranged and maybe now, with new faces on MTBA, the future will see dates announceed well in advance unlike in previous years.
MTBA said:Round 1:
Mt Buller, Vic
January 16 - 20
Round 2:
Thredbo, NSW
February 6 - 10
National MTB Championships
Canberra, ACT
February 19 - 24
Round 3:
Bright, Vic
March 13 - 17
Oceania MTB Championships
Glenorchy, Tas
March 27 - 31
Up along Morses Crk towards Wandi, around Mystic Hill and also at the top of Bakers Gully Rd.So exactly where are they? Is there a trails map somewhere?