Vic Enduro - You Yangs
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Only what is available on the GMBC website (http://www.gmbc.com.au/) and I know from riding there. There will be a few decent hills in there, along with some nice flowing descents. The soil is sandy and drains well so we should be in for some nice trail conditions too.
Agree with you 100%, the trails were riding very well and GMBC put on another wll run event. I just have too much fun every time I go to the You Yangs, the trails are just so much fun. I'd expect results on be on the club website when they are avaibable, which should be pretty soon. GMBC and pretty good with that.
Was anyone envolved in the confusion at the top of the list hill on the first lap? The bunting had come down leaving riders with a T intersection and an open trail on both sides. As I understand it some riders ended up going each way, with the intended course (to the right) taking about a minute or two more to get to the bottom than the fireroad shortcut (to the left).
I had a chat to the organisers afterwards, who said it was most likely that some non-racing riders had pulled it down pre race. I can see this puts them in a nasty position, but with many of the categories closely fought, that extra minute or two could have made the difference between teams getting on the podium and not. I have no doubt that any riders who took the shorter route made an honest mistake, but would it not have been fairer to all riders to apply a time adjustment to bring them back on par with riders who took the correct route?
Was anyone envolved in the confusion at the top of the list hill on the first lap? The bunting had come down leaving riders with a T intersection and an open trail on both sides. As I understand it some riders ended up going each way, with the intended course (to the right) taking about a minute or two more to get to the bottom than the fireroad shortcut (to the left).
I had a chat to the organisers afterwards, who said it was most likely that some non-racing riders had pulled it down pre race. I can see this puts them in a nasty position, but with many of the categories closely fought, that extra minute or two could have made the difference between teams getting on the podium and not. I have no doubt that any riders who took the shorter route made an honest mistake, but would it not have been fairer to all riders to apply a time adjustment to bring them back on par with riders who took the correct route?
They were the front runners. The bunting got fixed up pretty quickly, so it was only the first few dozen riders who had to deal with it being down.
ilostmypassword
Likes Dirt
Wow what a day! Perfect track conditions and lots of peeps. I managed to solo for 6 laps at a coasty speed- with a good lunch inbetween 
I'm looking forward to the results. As for photos of the day.. check out this guy
http://www.dcb-photo.com/MTB%20sample%20page.htm
I'm looking forward to the results. As for photos of the day.. check out this guy
http://www.dcb-photo.com/MTB%20sample%20page.htm
John U
MTB Precision
excellent race, excellent day, great vibe out on the track. i paid the price for inadequate preparation. the track was awesome. did not seem to have a lot in the way of climbing the way the climbs were broken up. well organised event. i'll be back (with a bit more prep next time).
ilostmypassword
Likes Dirt
Your spot on about the track..... it was in top condition by the end of the race considering the traffic!
Does anyone know how much climbing there was per lap? That long climb up to the top management track was challenging!
After the mud fest at Ballan the year before GMBC proved they can organise better weather with near perfect conditions for this race. Hope to see the results soon.
That ain't a guy though.
It's Kim McCormack
John U
MTB Precision
Yes I do. I'll give it a crack tonight John.
ilostmypassword
Likes Dirt
LOL .. i know! But a heap were taken of the riders by David Baily (this guys site).That ain't a guy though.
transition area was about 120m according to my maps
ash_on_mtb
Likes Dirt
From memory, Claxton climbed 2500 vert/m over the course of 6 hours...
Anyone noticed the results hiding anywhere yet?
Great course, well done boys and girls responsible- a great sustainable playground!
And of course, GMBC, another great event.
Anyone noticed the results hiding anywhere yet?
Great course, well done boys and girls responsible- a great sustainable playground!
And of course, GMBC, another great event.
They aren't on the GMBC website :|