Ambulance cover after 2 trips in an ambulance after a crash at Forrest if I didn't have cover it would have cost me thousands$$. As an event organiser if we have an injured rider our first aid will ring an ambulance if they assess it is necessary, the cost of the ambulance trip is covered by the rider.
BMC 100km 2009
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Sumgy
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I would reckon you would be AOK as a participation event but it will depend on your insurer.
which companies offer income protection insurance for people riding in MTB races?
I just confirmed with ING that one of their exclusions "participation in or training for professional sports or speed contests" for their secure living plan excludes MTB'ers competing in 50km/100km/endurance events as that falls under the 'speed contest' definition...
I just confirmed with ING that one of their exclusions "participation in or training for professional sports or speed contests" for their secure living plan excludes MTB'ers competing in 50km/100km/endurance events as that falls under the 'speed contest' definition...
this was my first ever race last year, on a HT. This year I'll be back but doing the 50K, I finished last year but from 70k on the pine forest was just too f* rough on my bike. Just remember arm pump, tired shoulders and not much fun. The track up to then was stunning, so I reckon 50k I get most of the best trails and I can enjoy the finish area more with a beer
At the moment I think the consensus from those who have been up to wombat is that the fires in that area have been NW of the town and trails. Of course there's still a while between now and the race and a lot of hot days to come :-(
tasty.dirt74
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I will be racing/riding the trance. Thank you very much !!!
I will be coming down to Melbourne the week before the race with the family , can anyone suggest rides in / or around melbourne. Club rides , social rides , anything like that .
Being a fish out of water in "the big smoke" it would be great to meet others who ride. preferably a MTB.I can only bring one bike down and roadies are too fast!!!
Even for obvious things like where to eat , where to go.
We are staying in Collins street in the city if location helps.
I will be coming down to Melbourne the week before the race with the family , can anyone suggest rides in / or around melbourne. Club rides , social rides , anything like that .
Being a fish out of water in "the big smoke" it would be great to meet others who ride. preferably a MTB.I can only bring one bike down and roadies are too fast!!!
Even for obvious things like where to eat , where to go.
We are staying in Collins street in the city if location helps.
Mooy
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Kona Dirt Crits would be the way to go. Check out www.fullgaspromotions.com.au for more details.
Cheers
Moo
Cheers
Moo
tasty.dirt74
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Thanks Mooy ,
They look cool.
Any other ideas ??? Locations ??
Pm me if neccessary....
They look cool.
Any other ideas ??? Locations ??
Pm me if neccessary....
Bjorn
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BMC course
I was speaking to Russ from the Wombat crew and he said this year the pine forest is up in the early part of the race with the later stages of the race being run on the Wombat track we know and love.this was my first ever race last year, on a HT. This year I'll be back but doing the 50K, I finished last year but from 70k on the pine forest was just too f* rough on my bike. Just remember arm pump, tired shoulders and not much fun. The track up to then was stunning, so I reckon 50k I get most of the best trails and I can enjoy the finish area more with a beer
Oh no! So I have to do the 100k if i want the good trails? Sheesh, I reckon they should do the 50k loop from last year twice, that way the field goes back through the village, good for the families, spectators etc
Coaster
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Howdy Farkers,
I'm in the same boat as Shane-O. Just did the OO and looking to give another 100km event a go.
Are there any farkers out there that can give a quick comparison on the two. Now I know there's not going to be the hills that the Otway had, but is the ST more technical? Whats the spilt between St and firetrail?
Just keen to know how to approach training. Clearly have the legs (pulled up very well from the OO so obviously didn't try hard enough!) and thinking if I simply continue the miles or if I need to do more technical riding as well.
Cheers,
Coast
I'm in the same boat as Shane-O. Just did the OO and looking to give another 100km event a go.
Are there any farkers out there that can give a quick comparison on the two. Now I know there's not going to be the hills that the Otway had, but is the ST more technical? Whats the spilt between St and firetrail?
Just keen to know how to approach training. Clearly have the legs (pulled up very well from the OO so obviously didn't try hard enough!) and thinking if I simply continue the miles or if I need to do more technical riding as well.
Cheers,
Coast
Shane-O
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Not first hand experience, but from the website:
"The course will traverse the popular riding location of the Wombat State Forest and adjacent private property with a mix of fast fire trail, forest riding and up to 50% technical and flowing single track. There are absolutely no tarmac, guaranteed!"
More info here:
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/bmcclassic/theCourse.html
"The course will traverse the popular riding location of the Wombat State Forest and adjacent private property with a mix of fast fire trail, forest riding and up to 50% technical and flowing single track. There are absolutely no tarmac, guaranteed!"
More info here:
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/bmcclassic/theCourse.html
John U
MTB Precision
Continue with the same training. The better prepared for the race you are the more you will enjoy it and the BMC is a more enjoyable race so this should be doubly so.
If you survived the technical on the OO then should be right for the BMC.
Hi, just wondering what people would recomend for tire choice for this race I'm thinking Crossmark F & R atm will this be ok?.
This will be my third 100k race and realy looking forward to it but I think it will be rather painfull as I plan to do solo champs the week before, any other riders crazy enough to do the double?
This will be my third 100k race and realy looking forward to it but I think it will be rather painfull as I plan to do solo champs the week before, any other riders crazy enough to do the double?