I couldn't believe how clean the riders were who did the 50k.
My bike was pretty dirty at the end of the race. Mainly from a sections of rough fireroad/double track. There were a few sections of deep water I rode through. Took advantage of the bike cleaning service (just a hose and water but a good idea) and washed the bike down. After it dried it looked just as dirty. My legs were thinly caked with mud. My brakes are actually in OK condition - didn't need replacing (not even the pads!). I did need a new chain though - but I was due for one so I don't think the weekend race was a major factor - it just tipped it over the edge.
Great writeup James, I actually rather liked your style. And your photoes of the track
You mean like the Yowie? 3 laps of a 33km course.
$50 for two photos. Bargain!
For fear of hijacking the thread, I was thinking something like 2x 50kms laps – 100kms, or 25kms loops x4 ? That way the organisers could manage the trails easier, with fewer separate checkpoints, & perhaps fit a greater percentage of singletrack in & dodge forestry roads.
Seems I appeared in 11 pics. Perhaps they are still in the middle of uploading everyone.
Nah there are heaps, but only 2 on single track, hence only interested in buying 2 and they charge $25 per photo
The bit that you called the maze is called the Tardis by the locals - small on the outside (land area) but big on the inside (track length).
I call BS brother, both finish arches and all infrastructure was left in place until the sweeper along with a 50km rider who took 8hrs (over an hour past your time) rolled across the finish line to a huge cheer from all event staff.
I was refering to food. Yes arches were definately still up.
