Carlosdjakal
Squid
I have to admit that after Capital P. and the Husky mud pools I'm really starting to like mud and look forward to riding through more of it......assuming I don't need to replace anything afterwards(again)
Hi TedActually, I was wondering how much of the single track is available to ride? I only rode the 50, so don't know what I missed in the 100, but mud holes aside I'd like to ride some of it again.
Agreed. My thoughts exactly.Usually I'm happy to chip in and support the photographers for these events and get my little personal reward of images that'd otherwise escape me. This time though, I agree with you - the quality, and quantity, wasn't there. Sorry, Marathon, not this time.
Yes - all a bit bland. None of people going through the SCUMs great tracks, narrow bridges and ladders etc, none of would-be-riders through the mud puddles, creeks ... many opportunities but lost.I agree, great race but the photography left a bit to be desired. They could have set up in more interesting locations to catch the action..
No more Turner Sultan?I concur on the photos. I paid my money and got 7 photos. There's one good photo in there. The rest are either boring, or focussed on my crotch. (Obviously, they couldn't be both at once )
That aside, the course was obviously pretty fast. I was a good 2 hours faster than my previous 100km best (Dirt Works). The main confounding factor is that I was on a different bike - so I was wondering what others found? How many hours (or seconds) faster were you compared to Dirt Works?
I think times were quick across the board as there weren't any gut wrenching climbs that create that big divide between the guns and the mere mortals hence the narrower gap between the super quicks and joe average. It's a lot easier to maintain a good average speed and also get back up to speed after any inclines when they don't hurt as much. I also believe that is whats gonna fill this event up next year (asuming its back), its a deadset pearler ot have a crack at your first 100K'er.That aside, the course was obviously pretty fast. I was a good 2 hours faster than my previous 100km best (Dirt Works). The main confounding factor is that I was on a different bike - so I was wondering what others found? How many hours (or seconds) faster were you compared to Dirt Works?
+1 thanks Amanda and Matt, so glad the weather Gods were smiling this time, I'll be backGreat Work Matt, Amanda and all the Blackheart crew. Totally enjoyable day, Lots of puddles, didn't seem to matter after the second one, it was a case of , well feet are satched so lets just trudge through it! Great use of the local Callala trails. That grinding sandy climb at the end of the coondoo got me, brought on 6 different cramps simultaneously, will definetly stop and stretch next time before this happens instead of thinking I can make it to the next food stop. Great decision back in April to postpone the event, the puddles then must have required a snorkel!