Otway Odyssey 2012

[stu-2]

Entries open next month, boat booked, accommodation booked, time to start getting some serious training in....

 

[cleeshoy]

Entries open next month, boat booked, accommodation booked, time to start getting some serious training in....

Boat booked? You're expecting a bit of rain then?

 

[leftieant]

Booked my annual leave this morning.

 

[mtb101]

yeah will do it again, but hope weather doesn't spoil it this time. all I want is to be able to ride the course, not drag bike up and down crappy tracks. Here's hoping.

 

[stu-2]

Boat booked? You're expecting a bit of rain then?

It was wet last year i heard, no coming from Tas.

 

[Puddleduck]

Wet last year..... That is an undertstatement. The mud at the back half of the field was horrendous.

 

[fergo]

Accom booked and doing the 100 for the first time!

 

[rearviewmirror]

In for this, trying to lock down a mates beach house for the weekend.

 

[riderideride]

Oh gosh! is it that time already?!??!

 

[rearviewmirror]

Is there usually a GPX of the course posted prior to the event? I realize the course can't be ridden except during the event, but I like to have my Garmin 500 keep track of the location on the course and the remaining distance.

 

[Stevob]

Bring

It

On

 

[uhuforrest]

Is there usually a GPX of the course posted prior to the event? I realize the course can't be ridden except during the event, but I like to have my Garmin 500 keep track of the location on the course and the remaining distance.

Several of our club members will generally ride the course, (except for the private property in the first 30km) prior to the race.

Just ask again here or over on

www.rideforrest.com.au

For a link

Roland

 

[Grover]

Will you all hate me if I say I have my fingers crossed for identical conditions? I had an absolute ball last year slip sliding around in the mud. I rode a hardtail though, with plenty of mud clearance...and a monster of a front tyre that kept me pointed somewhat in the direction I intended.

 

[Stevob]

Will you all hate me if I say I have my fingers crossed for identical conditions? I had an absolute ball last year slip sliding around in the mud. I rode a hardtail though, with plenty of mud clearance...and a monster of a front tyre that kept me pointed somewhat in the direction I intended.

Those conditions suit my single speed too. Here's hoping for mud!

 

[stu-2]

Hard tail or 29er Dually

what bike suits this event, 26 HT or the 29er Anthem ?

 

[Anarchist]

what bike suits this event, 26 HT or the 29er Anthem ?

I had no issues on a 26 HT. Whatever you prefer for your suffering. Not sure about the 100km course, but the 50 was fine on a HT.

I see that the 50km course will be changed to reduce the red-carpark phenomenon. :clap2:

 

[jathanas]

what bike suits this event, 26 HT or the 29er Anthem ?

For the 100? Ktm 250!

Out of the ones you suggested I'd take the 29er.

 

[jathanas]

Will you all hate me if I say I have my fingers crossed for identical conditions? I had an absolute ball last year slip sliding around in the mud. I rode a hardtail though, with plenty of mud clearance...and a monster of a front tyre that kept me pointed somewhat in the direction I intended.

Most of us will probably hate you if it pours again. You and stevo should hide after the race because we'll form a lynch mob. :mmph:

 

[adaib]

Will you all hate me if I say I have my fingers crossed for identical conditions? I had an absolute ball last year slip sliding around in the mud. I rode a hardtail though, with plenty of mud clearance...and a monster of a front tyre that kept me pointed somewhat in the direction I intended.

I'm keen for the mud again. Whack on the 1.95 RoRo's and a pair of sunnys and away we go.
Gives mean incentive to train for the event, so I don't cop as much of everyone elses mud

 

[Stevob]

Most of us will probably hate you if it pours again. You and stevo should hide after the race because we'll form a lynch mob. :mmph:

If I get my wish, we'll all be indistinguishable from each other due to the total coverage head to toe of mud and thick, sticky clay. Grover and I should be safe because you won't be able to find us.layful: