Otway Odyssey entries open - new course?
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jathanas
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mtb101
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way to go, just enjoy the training and you'll kill it on the day.This is really pushing my luck.
I'm in for the 100km (again). I've ridden a mountain bike maybe 4 times over winter, and this should motivate my sorry arse to get back on.
Bring it!
Stevob
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Good one Jim. Now you know where the good training is, don't you?This is really pushing my luck.
I'm in for the 100km (again). I've ridden a mountain bike maybe 4 times over winter, and this should motivate my sorry arse to get back on.
Bring it!
jathanas
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Love you guys! Thanks for the encouragement, you have no idea how far behind I am at the moment... every positive thought makes a difference.
Steve, first I plan to get myself in basic shape, and then I will beg you for another tour of the "holy land".
jathanas
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Stevob's playground. Very challenging loop mate. Great training for the OO.
Hhmmm sounds interesting....
Big JD
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on a rigid SS no less
I hate him
Although I was very inspired after seeing a gang of rigid SS on the weekend - I went out and did the same - actually enjoyed it and cleared 95%. I still hate him for being so bloody SS.
I have also found a magic gear 2 x 2. I run two chainrings up front and two out back and as long as the chain length is the same - have two different gears. I have 40 X 15 for the road - commute to work and 35 X 21 for off road Yarra trails on the way home. I was sick on sitting and spinning my way to work just so I could hit the trails on the way home and then a road gear than could not use off road. F*ck I am so clever - you watch all the cool kids will be doing this.
So a 40 and 35 ring up front and 15 and 21 out back = same chain length (close). You simply drop out the rear wheel and change to the other gearing. You have to stop to change gears folks.
I might use this set up for the Odyssey
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Big JD
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jathanas - you cant be on my team if you are going to be such a p*ssy. Harden up man. Dont let these XC whippets know you are soft - tell em you will be on a rigid SS fixie and get em scared - belittle their preparation.JD there's no way in hell I'd try the 100 with a SS, even if it was 2 x 2. I might build mine up again for training though. Hans loop becomes much more interesting when running SS.
Stevob - you are just showing off now. Despite your show of affection for me - I still think you are all SS Yarra Ranges freaks and your trails are built for goats not mere male mortals.
I think I will pull out of this odyssey fiasco - imagine meeting you all in the flesh - in one place
jathanas
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JD - But I am soft!
I'll be looking forward to getting drunk with you after we finish mate. Went out for an MTB ride in the evening. First in a long time. I've got a long way to go.
Coaster
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Hi All.
I notice that the Gravity 12 hour at Bright is on 2 weeks earlier and it looks like a really good event. I'll be doing the OO, but wanted to know if it's realistic to do both, and be ready and OK for the OO. I'm not a gun, and as a guide I do the OO in 8 hours and am thinking of doing the Gravity solo. I know I can do it as a team but am keen to know peoples experiences and thoughts for someone at my level.
Cheers,
Coaster
I notice that the Gravity 12 hour at Bright is on 2 weeks earlier and it looks like a really good event. I'll be doing the OO, but wanted to know if it's realistic to do both, and be ready and OK for the OO. I'm not a gun, and as a guide I do the OO in 8 hours and am thinking of doing the Gravity solo. I know I can do it as a team but am keen to know peoples experiences and thoughts for someone at my level.
Cheers,
Coaster
pistonbroke
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Gravity rocks. If you are doing regular riding you should be fine. I don't train much and did gravity this year. After a week I was feeling great.
I think I'll do both. Definitely doing gravity. Gravity is a great event for familys as its right in the middle of bright. This year my wife came with our baby daughter and we all had a great weekend.
Two weeks is plenty if time to recover. Do some easy rides in between and I think you'll be stronger for it at the OO.
I think I'll do both. Definitely doing gravity. Gravity is a great event for familys as its right in the middle of bright. This year my wife came with our baby daughter and we all had a great weekend.
Two weeks is plenty if time to recover. Do some easy rides in between and I think you'll be stronger for it at the OO.