Sooooooo: How does everyone feel about Tuesday hill? I am in two frames of mind as to whether it should stay or go. While it is a bastard of a climb, it also brings a serious challenge to the course which some riders really seemed to revel in. Others just wanted to beat me to death with a seat post.
Who thinks it should stay and who thinks it should go? (assuming I can find some kind of way to switchback it.)
PS: I saw a couple of images from Marathon photos today - STUNNING! They are post processing them now so keep an eye open.
PPS: Thanks everyone for a very special weekend.
Tuesday hill has to stay.
I actually think the whole course could stay as is.
In the crew of blokes I was with (10) only a few rode Tuesday hill every lap, but I don't think any would want it taken out.
The first block switchback might need a bit of maintainance. A few other bits looked like there were starting to lose some of the supporting rocks on the downside of the track.
But give the course another year and then perhaps make some changes for variety. As it is, all the competitors can brag about being the first to conquer Paterson's Curse and the same course can be an attraction for next year. Build the numbers and then make some changes fro variety a few years down the track. I like courses that are relatively the same each year.
The first time I rode the course a few months ago I thought it couldn't possibly be used for a 24 hour course. But the addition of the top loop which is fantastic really adds a lot and the course has a bit of everything.
The course doesn't favour any one particular kind of rider.
I'm not sure if it's a great thing or a bad thing, but the fact you finish with downhill and flat sections doesn't make it seem as difficult as it is - imagine finishing each lap at the top - you'd never do another lap! But by the time you've finished you want to do it again.
Great job.
