VIC Wombat 100 / Woodend / 22nd April 2012
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The forecast keeps on improving (freemeteo again):
Fri 0.4 mm possible in the morning then sunny
Sat 2.8 mm in the late evening (sorry campers)
Sun 0.2 mm before/during race start, nil until say midday, then 1.2 mm. Bring a brolly or raincoat for the presentations.
Race day temps 12 - 20 C.
Time to get excited.
Had a bit of a ride there this arvo, had no idea there was a race on or anything. With the exception of 3-4 tiny muddy patches on the general use main track it's absolutely bone dry and it's dried a fair bit since last Saturday already, so if there's no rain leading up to the weekend it'd be perfect for everyone.
rearviewmirror
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Good looking profile for the 50km...
EDIT.. I like that estimated time, I now have a goal.
EDIT.. I like that estimated time, I now have a goal.
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fergo
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I'm riding it tomorrow to check its marked correctly so I'll compare my time. The 2009 winner was 2 hrs 31 mins. The course was very similar to this years. Good luck with the 2:13:00!!!
rearviewmirror
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If there is no goal, there is no incentive.
rockymountain_ltd
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Out of towner doing the 100km for the first time and Trying to work out what tyres to use - I have race kings or maxxis beavers-pretty much either end of the spectrum. How much rain should I expect to see? Do I need mud tyres? Will the track turn to toothpaste after a couple hundred riders go over it? ANY info to help me get through the day would be greatly appreciated!
rearviewmirror
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Hey mate.. I've ridden Woodend from extremely dry to mudfest, I do not believe an overly aggressive tire is required in any conditions out there, a nice XC tire does the trick perfectly. I'll be racing on NanoRapters wet or dry, that tire rolls well and always hooks up on the Woodend trails.
rearviewmirror
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Can you post up your GPX of the course when you finish? I'd like to make sure the "course" in my Garmin is the correct one.
Thanks!
fergo
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Was thinking this as I rode the 50k course today. Racing Ralphs or (dare I say it) Crossmarks would be close to spot on. Rocket Rons and NN are way overboard. The course was dry and my legs are tanned from the dust, not mud splats. Melb was in thick fog this morning at 6:30 but Woodend was beautiful clear skies. What I rode of the first 100 last thurs, RR or crossmarks would also be good. Maybe a RoRo.
Here is the strava ride. http://app.strava.com/rides/7080787 Look in the comments for obtaining the gpx.
jathanas
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Things got pretty slippery out there in the morning...Thanks to all the volunteers and the organisers for their valuable work.
cleeshoy
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Were we riding the same track as you Andy?
I was caked in mud at the end of the race! Actually took a spill just after I saw you - Slipped into a pool of mud, thankfully I landed in mud so only the ego was bruised!On reflection the race was fun event and I am glad I made the call to do it - a good combination of singletrack, fast descents and climbing - great work to all those who contributed to the event.
pretendingtoride
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Just back home showered and about to have my nana nap.... A great day, despite the rain, the trails were great! Only my second 50km race but smashed the last time and felt great st the end. Massive thanks to the organizers and especially all the volunteers, they did a great job! Bit of ice on a big bruise/cut thanks To a stack in the mud, but loved every minute of it!
rearviewmirror
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Great event! I hope someone who did it on a CX bike posts their experience, I can't imagine it would have been easy.
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cleeshoy
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The MC said all results would be up at lunch tomorrow
All I know is:
Mens 100km
1. Shaun lewis
2. AJ
3. Dylan Cooper
Womens 100km
1. Jenny Fay
2. Peta Mullens
3. Tory Thomas
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