NSW " Hidden Valley Classic "

[Stringybark]

Wind it up down the Goat Track & plough headfirst into a wombat hole...scare the hell out of yourself, as well as the wombats. Maybe you'd just prefer a leisurely cruise down Kangaroo Boulevard...either way, with 90% singletrack you'll have an unbelievable ride.
25-50-75k XC...Entries open 24th May

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coolah-Bikeworx/317652711622335?ref=hl

 

[Matty manuva]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coolah-Bikeworx/317652711622335?fref=ts

 

[gwiny]

Ex-nay on the facebook-nay

Hi, would it possible to get some details of the event without needing Facebook? Links just go to summary page
Thanks

 

[pinkbike]

hope this helps

 

[Stringybark]

Yep !!

View attachment 263263

hope this helps

Yep pinkbike, it actually helps a lot........so thanks for that.

 

[gwiny]

Thanks Stringybark, and for the PM. Looks like a great event

 

[Stringybark]

ONE day only

With a 27k loop, you get to ride either 24, 48, or 72k of exhilarating singletrack...however, you only get the chance once a year. Entries open Friday 24th May...numbers strictly limited...don't miss out !!

 

[Stringybark]

What there won't be !!

For some, the "Hidden Valley Classic" may be disappointing...there'll be no blaring music to disturb the peace, no constant babble on a P.A. system to disrupt the serenity, no pump up monstrosities emblazoned with red bulls, black cows, pink elephants whatever; no jewel encrusted trophies imported from the orient...& sadly...no prizemoney...oh well !!

 

[spida]

Good !!

For some, the "Hidden Valley Classic" may be disappointing...there'll be no blaring music to disturb the peace, no constant babble on a P.A. system to disrupt the serenity, no pump up monstrosities emblazoned with red bulls, black cows, pink elephants whatever; no jewel encrusted trophies imported from the orient...& sadly...no prizemoney...oh well !!

GOOD !!................................I'll be there !!

 

[Freddie49r]

So.....

For some, the "Hidden Valley Classic" may be disappointing...there'll be no blaring music to disturb the peace, no constant babble on a P.A. system to disrupt the serenity, no pump up monstrosities emblazoned with red bulls, black cows, pink elephants whatever; no jewel encrusted trophies imported from the orient...& sadly...no prizemoney...oh well !!

No music, no PA babble, no pink elephants, no jewels from the orient, no prizemoney ?......bloody hell !!
So......what IS there going to be ?

 

[Stringybark]

Buggered if I know ?

No music, no PA babble, no pink elephants, no jewels from the orient, no prizemoney ?......bloody hell !!
So......what IS there going to be ?

What IS there going to be ?.....buggered if I know ?...not much really, besides a hell of a bike ride...maybe a great coffee with a bacon & egg roll if you're early enough ?...if you're good enough, you may win a locally handcrafted trophy...or if you're lucky enough, you could take home something else besides a sore arse & an empty fuel tank...bike gear, camping/shed gear, wine, chocolates...who knows ?
You will however, certainly take home some great memories of an unforgettable bike ride, possibly one of the best you've had.

 

[Stringybark]

It's longer

There has been 28 changes to the track since the event last year...many small ones (50-500mtrs)...some larger ones, including an extra 3ks of singletrack. The options are now 28.5ks, 57ks or 85.5ks.

 

[Freddie49r]

There has been 28 changes to the track since the event last year...many small ones (50-500mtrs)...some larger ones, including an extra 3ks of singletrack. The options are now 28.5ks, 57ks or 85.5ks.

28 changes, are you kidding ? I thought it was good last year, hope you haven't stuffed it up ?

 

[Stringybark]

Stuffed it up ??

28 changes, are you kidding ? I thought it was good last year, hope you haven't stuffed it up ?

The ingenious apprentice, an individual of questionable character spent two years constructing a track, which he thought was ok. However, with the benefit of hindsight he knew he could do better...& he did, with 29 changes over 12 months...he now claims to have the best 25ks of continuous singletrack to be found anywhere. A big statement, particularly as he is the only one to have ridden the completed new track...& sadly, he can only be described as somewhat of a simpleton. I guess we'll just have to wait until 15th Sept for a second opinion. If it so happens that his claims are unfounded, he will be dragged into the street & flogged !!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coolah-Bikeworx/317652711622335?ref=hl

 

[Stringybark]

The lazy mongrel

It takes a little while for a lazy mongrel to rake 25ks of singletrack...but he's doing it, every square cm...& there's only 7ks to go. With 12mths of marsupial traffic & some winter rain, the course will be firmer & faster this year...however, it's also 3.5ks per lap longer, so it probably won't be any quicker overall...we'll find out. If you'd like to be a part of this great event, you need to get your entry in soon.

 

[spida]

Are entries in this race still available ?

 

[Stringybark]

Yep !!

Are entries in this race still available ?

Entries are still available, but not for long...they close on Sunday the 8th Sept...no late entries & DEFINITELY no entries on race day...that's the one day of the year I won't take a bribe.

 

[Stringybark]

Get a wriggle on !!

Want the ride of your life ?...you better get a wriggle on...entries close Sunday 8th Sept.

 

[UncleFeet]

Well...Awesome and Punishing trails that took no prisoners...my legs just fell off

Thanks!