normdouglas
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There is an extra stage added for 2012.
All details here > www.forrestfestival.com.au
There is an extra stage added for 2012.
All details here > www.forrestfestival.com.au
truely is an some eventl. Trails work even after a monster downpour. Have been keeping my eye out to ensure i get an entry in. The extra stage is a perfect addition. Now to work out accomodation!So jealous of everyone who gets to do this race! Enjoy! Best race of the year! If you didn't do it last year you don't know what you missed out on: EPIC FUN!
When it comes to stage races, we think this is more than reasonable.gee mate, I know you will get a full field but the Otway Odyssey is $125 for a 100ks of riding, surf coast 24 hour is $185 for a solo, think it was about $125 for the Garmin 24 hour and you guys are: $195 to $250. I know it's a great event and location and well run of course, but for the average punter/non elite, that's pretty steep.
gee mate, I know you will get a full field but the Otway Odyssey is $125 for a 100ks of riding, surf coast 24 hour is $185 for a solo, think it was about $125 for the Garmin 24 hour and you guys are: $195 to $250. I know it's a great event and location and well run of course, but for the average punter/non elite, that's pretty steep.
thanks for reply norm, yes I could do the sums on how much per k your event is but it's pointless really, know it will be a top class event and good value for money. as others have said if you want affordability (or cheaper prices) do the club events, fair enough. I look after a running club events and we are having a debate over online entry pricing vs people who pay on day - if we go online pricing costs go up, the principle I try to stick to is affordability for the average person getting into running - a bit of a socialist approach. cheers.When it comes to stage races, we think this is more than reasonable.
You have 5 races over 2 days, that's less than $50 per race.
Please compare ours to other stage events.
We have great prizes, excellent prize money, we bring in extra amenities for riders (toilets showers) and we donat $5 per rider directly back to the trail fund (not many others do that).
Happy to take your feedback though.
Oh I love a socialist approach... in fact I often describe myself as a socialist at heart with capitalistic leanings..thanks for reply norm, yes I could do the sums on how much per k your event is but it's pointless really, know it will be a top class event and good value for money. as others have said if you want affordability (or cheaper prices) do the club events, fair enough. I look after a running club events and we are having a debate over online entry pricing vs people who pay on day - if we go online pricing costs go up, the principle I try to stick to is affordability for the average person getting into running - a bit of a socialist approach. cheers.
Great idea about the "where to watch". This will definitely be in the rider briefing pack.Very well run event last year and great no sheep station vibe, plan to come along and have some real fun on the bike. Cost I have no issue with as the timing and set up was great.
Each stage had live updates so if you made up time on the climb you would over take the people in front of you, timed descent if you were a bit slower/faster your position would change again. You could see your position at the start of each stage. Bunched most of the first day with people of similar speed so met a lot of new people and had some laughs.
Norm we're bringing families back this year and I'm sure they'd like to see some of the action if you could list where would be the best place to come watch etc on some of the stages. Oh and really important the Lions Club bacon and egg sangas need to be easier to find on the second day.