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Scott 24 Hr 2012
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HerdingCats
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Another ripper event
Nothing much to add to earlier feedback, except to affirm that the Scott 24 is a great event, and a worthy must-do in the ride calendar.
The trails were exceptionally good: even with the rain, most of the track stood up with some noticeable exceptions on the Blue Lap and the start of the Red. I really enjoyed the course selection, it seemed to hang together well with clever use of elevation gain to provide lots of descent to play with. The downhill inclusions were a perfect way to finish off the Red lap, albeit there was good reason (and more than adequate signage) to be cautious in parts.
No doubt numbers were down: in many ways this proved a bonus as the track density was good, no queues at the amenities but enough riders/spectators to provide a buzz.
The camping area is well sorted for the 2's and 3's. We had oodles of space and no problems with access. The only downside was a team with a noisy generator so a light in could be run in their gazebo. Otherwise, all good.
Kudos to CORC. They run a mean event, with good organisation and great volunteers. The only (very) minor glitch was the start, which I reckon CORC will sort out for next year.
Our team has now wrapped up a decade of riding the Scott/Mont 24. It's too hard to stop - we're now aiming for a baker's dozen.
Alistair
Nothing much to add to earlier feedback, except to affirm that the Scott 24 is a great event, and a worthy must-do in the ride calendar.
The trails were exceptionally good: even with the rain, most of the track stood up with some noticeable exceptions on the Blue Lap and the start of the Red. I really enjoyed the course selection, it seemed to hang together well with clever use of elevation gain to provide lots of descent to play with. The downhill inclusions were a perfect way to finish off the Red lap, albeit there was good reason (and more than adequate signage) to be cautious in parts.
No doubt numbers were down: in many ways this proved a bonus as the track density was good, no queues at the amenities but enough riders/spectators to provide a buzz.
The camping area is well sorted for the 2's and 3's. We had oodles of space and no problems with access. The only downside was a team with a noisy generator so a light in could be run in their gazebo. Otherwise, all good.
Kudos to CORC. They run a mean event, with good organisation and great volunteers. The only (very) minor glitch was the start, which I reckon CORC will sort out for next year.
Our team has now wrapped up a decade of riding the Scott/Mont 24. It's too hard to stop - we're now aiming for a baker's dozen.
Alistair
We also had generator issues in the 4/6s camp, surely there should be rules about no generators after 10pm and before 6am ... I checked the rules but I couldn't see anything.
Yeah I was a bit let down this year, Sportograf are usually amazing this year's photos are still quality but their choice of location is a bit odd this year. I have several of me on the crit track, like a finishers photo - for nearly every lap... :-( i guess the weather didn't help them anymore than it helped us but still the A line rocks on the down hill track or any of the blue lap techy sectiosn would have been nice. I like to have proof I can mtb ;-)
First timer
It was my first solo 24 & first time at Canberra. Fantastic trails for the most part. It would have been nice to have avoided some of the blue and start of the red in the last 6 hrs. By comparison, the 3 previous years in Victoria @ Forrest & Redesdale the mud in Canberra was a breeze. Great event. I will be back.
It was my first solo 24 & first time at Canberra. Fantastic trails for the most part. It would have been nice to have avoided some of the blue and start of the red in the last 6 hrs. By comparison, the 3 previous years in Victoria @ Forrest & Redesdale the mud in Canberra was a breeze. Great event. I will be back.
Le Matelot
Canberra Off-Road Cyclists
Need a new water bottle (or 20...)
A post on the Scott 24 Hour facebook page about uniting you and some leftover water bottles...
A post on the Scott 24 Hour facebook page about uniting you and some leftover water bottles...