Submitted by leximack on Sat, 21/07/2007 - 12:56.
When:
Sun 11 Nov (07:00) - for approx. 4 hours
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Rain or Shine:
I'll be there, no matter what the weather.
Who's in:
leximack, Caro, ar_junkie, Steve 01, Gary, pikey, Andy Bloot, lorrie, Peter R, Bernd, Carlgroover, Bruce, paul, Andrew, Rob, kiwiboy, Buck, tienster, leopafe, evan, TheFrenchie, raving_hippo, Deano, Nic, Truthman (25 riders)
What Happened: Blog entries about this meeting...
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| Buck | 2007 Half Fling | Well this was my first solo race effort (the Mont being my first race). My Fling experience seems to reflect a lot of the other fellow Nobmobbers! Let's start from the top.
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| Truthman | My full fling report... | Hey all! Was nice to see a few Nobmob jerseys around at the race! Didn't get a chance to meet up properly with anybody... I came late on Saturday with Raymov... I had a bit of a chat with Bruce on the ride, and thanks Shaun for the shout-out at the finish line  Yeah, and was nice to have family waiting at the finish line.
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| Caro | Great weekend! | Hiya!
Thanks everybody for the great weekend!
I loved every minute of it and thanks to kiwi boy and super girl I had the best time riding the 50km (even though I could feel my lack of riding over the last few months big time)! Nice pace and heaps of fun! I will especially miss your big sigh: "Hmmmmmm, oh dear!" at the start of every hill, kiwi boy. It made me laugh every time!
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| leximack | Ouch | My race report sounds basically the same as Robs. Race started off well with no issues. Got into a groove and linked on to a train of people going at a reasonable speed. Cleared the first stage in 1.30 ish, thought all was going well, got into the next stage, still going a good speed, then at around the 40-45km mark I lost all energy, had nothing in the tank, was very strange as went from great speed powering up everything to having absolutely nothing. stopped and had a bite to eat, some gu, drink etc. Didn't really help much. stayed there a bit longer.
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| leopafe | Fling = Big regret | Hey guys, firstly I’d like to take my hat off to all those that finished the full Fling, as now I know in first hand how hard it really is (much…. much harder than I ever thought).
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| jedijunglesnow | Fling for me | This was The Fling for me, did the 110 option ( didn't know you could do only 100?!)
This was different race to the one I did two years ago, it's 110kms and it's a long, long day.
Threat of rain as of last week so was pretty apprehensive. I had a spare pair of socks and gloves and light rain jacket all ready to take in my pack. Woke up Sunday morning and not a cloud in the sky! Yeehaa! Walked around outside and the ground wasn't too wet either, this was looking good.
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| Rob | Fling Minus Some | Two weeks after The Mont and back we go to another field full of tents for some more race fun. Here's how the 2007 Fling went for Rob...
Aside from not getting a decent nights sleep (due to roasting hot sleeping bag inside chilly tent - too hard to get the temperature 'just so') everything ran smoothly on Saturday and Sunday morning. Seemed to be timing things just right, from arriving, setting up and giving the bike a once over to rolling up at the start with 10 mins to go.
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first event I've entered
so see how I go with 50k's
Bring on the highland fling!
Although i have a sneaking suspicion that i may to be at the airport for a 5pm flight that day... I think both things are compatible??? haha
Lorrie
Lorrie
you doing the 50 or the 100km Andrew
Don
im doing the 50
therefore I should be right for the plane flight - pity the person next to me!
Lorrie
3-4hrs
average riders (ie, no tree stump type legs) will do the 50 in 3 - 4hrs
It should be my first event
It should be my first event as long as i can get my lift down there organised with my dad and convince my mum that it is a good idea...
With a bit of luck I'll have convinced my friend to come along as well seeing as I agreed to do the Syd-Gong with him.
We'll be sticking to the half fling because of age restrictions
Full Fling for moi....
...we are going to Bonny Doon!
...we are going to Bonny Doon! ah well Bundanoon is close enough!
Guys, I thinking of doing
Guys,
I thinking of doing the 100 (yes I have just returned from the pub). The way I look at it, at 15kph that's only 6 hrs and 40 minutes of pain, plus overnight in intensive care, a week of recouperation, a month of physio and 12 months waiting for next year.
Is that just madness and are there any other non-roid boys doing the 100 to keep me company.
6:40 is a respectable time,
6:40 is a respectable time, you'll still have half the field behind you to keep you company
6:40 is riding time, add
6:40 is riding time, add sustenance stops, possible mid race heart/lung transplant and a couple of latte's and the elapsed time will be 8 plus hours.
The more I think about it I had better pack my lights and a change of underwear.
Ah but you said 6 hour 40
Ah but you said 6 hour 40 minutes of pain, what makes you think the pain stops when you stop for a drink or a bit of food?
the Hunnerd Laddie...
Paul will keep you company..I'm recovering from ligament damage ..
My training program consists of watching Highlander the Movie..there can be only ONE!
ach aye
Shane
I'm up for it
I'm up for it, I had to bail from the Netti, so I'm up for the fling now, despite what I was thinking last time from around the 85km mark onwards, something about "what am I doing here and not another stuffing hill"
John
Just signed up
for the hundred, guess the next big one after this will be the ottway, anyone up for that one?
Aaaaaahahahahaaaa....
Mmmwmwwwwaahahahahaaaaaa....
Erm... I mean, "No thanks".
otway
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I'm in - what have I done
I've signed up for the hundred and paid my money so there's no backing out.
Shane you can have the blue face, mine will be red and puffy just like Cadel only older and no hair.
Those of you that have done
Those of you that have done it before what are your suggestion for when to drive down, where to stay and when to travel home.
I was thinking that after 100k's I'd be cactus so I'm tempted to stay Sunday night to re-hydrate. I was also thinking that a comfy bed would beat a sleeping bag, but I'm happy yo go with the flow.
train
Isn't the Fling the event they are trying to keep carbon neutral? I think I read in their last e-mail that they are organising a train froma dn to Sydney that can fit x no of people and bikes to have less people on the roads. Might be worth considering?
(On the other hand car pooling would be nice thinking of all the gear...)
Just a thought...
driving down late sat
my wife will most probably be working the sat so i have to be home to look after the 2 kiddies.
I will be driving down when she gets home, leaving sydney at about 5 or 5.30pm, then either camping sat night or staying with a friends mother in law who lives in bundanoon (friend is doing the fling also so will stay with him).
Then pretty much drive back straight after the race when my legs and lungs start to function again.
Don
I Camped
I camped last year and found it good as you camp right beside the event area, also you're allowed to park the car beside your tent, If not doing the train thing, then I think car pooling is the go especially from a safety point of view, as driving back alone after 100km race is not something I'd like to do.
John
Comfy
Paul, for a comfy night's sleep I find a 50mm self inflating mattress pretty good, certainly much better than the std air mattress and you only use about 5 lung fills of air vs 500.
John
Flingin'
Lookie here... in for the ton. Yay!
Now, let's try and not develop any mystery illnesses between now and then!
P.S. Anyone know of any accommodation which doesn't involve sharing a room with a human snoring earthquake or is above the noisiest pub in Australia?!
Hey "ex" room mate....
....I didn't hear any snoring.
At least not over the f%#king disco in the bar below our room
Greg
im thinking of entering but
im thinking of entering but is anyone else whos slow, not very fit and on a heavy ass bike with 1 chainring planning on riding too?
Giving it a go
Well just signed up for the half Fling. Never done a race before so I'll see how I hold up.
Ben
well then, another race to be had
well, only Half Fling
any one driving down in the morning?
Tien
Hey Alex,
I did my First 100 km Fling on a 18.5 kg downhill bike with dual crown forks, but I did have 27 gears. (I bit dumb but that was the only bike I had then)
What’s the longest you have or regularly ride? If you can comfortably do 40-50 km then give the 100 a go but you would need a middle cog, granny only would have you struggling.
And take plenty of food & water
Greg
well ive got a 32 teether
well ive got a 32 teether chainring, weight isnt a big deal cause ive never ridden a light xc style bike really so im used to it!, as for distance i think the most ive done is about 40 odd ks, but i think i could do more now, i usually ride about for about 3-4 hrs once a week on varying terrain, sometimes downhills, sometimes xc, sometimes both...i have ridden all day before, but i dont know the distance.. the only thing concerning me is cramping up beyond repreive!
also, i do find the lowest gear gets me up as steep a terrain ive ever "Wanted" to ride up
Fling Maps and Profile up
for those attempting the fling in november the maps and profile are up
http://www.wildhorizons.com.au/highlandfling/route.html#map
seems to be similar to last yr from what i can remember, according to the profile its 2100m of climbing.
the climb halfway through the second stage looks like a killer
Don
Halfway Hill?
You mean Halfway Hill, at 34Km in Forests NSW stage? Nah Don, you'll be fine there - don't sweat it. Both Craig and I powered up there the first year, it's only 60-70m vertical.
Training
Just looking at the profiles for the Fling. So I'm doing the Half Fling and that seems that it totals around 900m of climbing over 55km or so.
Now I had a look at some of Rob's Motion Based profiles for various rides and Perimeter/Long Trails have over 400m of climbing over 20 something km.
So if I can do Terrey Hills twice then would I safely say I'd be OK for the Half Fling?
Ben
fling
the 50km circuit at the fling is not too difficult
the climbs are not massive (ie none that you have to walk up or take 15mins to climb), but there are lots of little to med size climbs, 900m over 50km is not very much and achievable by most riders, there is no dirtworks style climbs that 99% of riders walk up. The circuit is generally smooth and allows for lots of rest opportunities also. There is a few flat dirt road sections that allow easy spinning also.
If you can do rides of 50-60kms at the moment on the mountainbike on any track you will be fine.
Take it easy and within your abilities and you will have fun
Don
100 here we go!!!
I’ve just signed up for the Full Fling (kind of crazy as I’ve never ridden 100kms before). I was truly thinking about doing the 50, but 900m of elevation is no longer a challenge and also the best part of the race seems to be the Forest and its sniggles (unavailable in the Half Fling). So that is it, I just hope to live to tell the tale…
See you all there.
Fling snippet...
... those doing the 100K fling might like to look at the pics and profile from yesterday. Fling will be going through the 10-ish Km loop we did just before the 50Km mark. On their map it's shown as Virgin Blue Network and Tangles.
Oh, OK... pics, profile:
sniggle part of the 50km?
So the single track through the forrest is part of the 50km?
Just checking, am a bit slow today
Fling 50 != Wingello
Nope - the 50K fling course doesn't go to Wingello.
Gone soft
I've pulled the plug on the Full Fling and I'm going the soft Half Fling option.
Part of me is disappointed, but I know one part of me that is going to be very happy I'll be spending only half the time on the bike seat.
Maaate...
Your training seemed to be going so well! What happened? Everytime I saw you on the trails you going at a rate of knots!
fling entry list up
the fling entry list is up.
have a look and make sure your name is there and in the right category
http://www.wildhorizons.com.au/highlandfling/07FlingEntries.pdf
Don
Paul
i am shocked, you have been a training Demon - bet you whip all the half flingers and do the best nobmob time!!!
Even the best laid plans...
I had this great training plan mapped out with cross training, speed versus endurance rides and gradually building up the K's and time in the saddle peaking at the Mont and then into my taper ready to rock and roll in the Full Fling.
The problem was I forgot to take into account my wife, 2 kids under 5, the need to work for a living, domestic duties and there's only 24 hours in a day - bugger.
As this will be my first distance race I've decided to take it easy and next year when I'm in the SuperMasters class (sounds impressive) I might give the ton a go.
good...
onya... and I have the same prob:
"The problem was I forgot to take into account my wife, 2 kids under 8, the need to work and travel for a living, domestic duties and there's only 24 hours in a day - bugger."
well...
Bernd
another softy
also going to pull the plug on the full fling - conflicting family engagements, lack of accommodation and worst of all not enuff training... 50k for us,
Plus, its kinda nice getting in when there are still folk around!!
Fling final details
incase you didnt get it in your email, you can get the Fling Final event details here, http://www.wildhorizons.com.au/highlandfling/2007flingfd.pdf
basically whats on there website in a pdf, nothing really new .
Full fling starts at 7.30am, breifing at 7.10am.
Don
weather forecast for the fling
anyone have a weather forecast fro the fling
all sites i have checked say showers all week including saturday, then clearing showers and sunny on sunday with 40% chance of rain, with min temp of 10 and max of 20. Sounds like it might be ok.
Anyone know what the track might be like after a full week of rain, i assume the wide open fire trail sections should dry up quickly but the foresty single track bits might be a tad boggy.
Don
Most of the course is very
Most of the course is very sandy so mud shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Sunnnnnn
Hi see link below, looks good to me, but coooool
http://www.weather.com.au/nsw/bundanoon
Bernd
Muuud
I beg to differ, some of the course is sandy. Some, like Fern Gully here, is like this:
Hmmmmmm.... muuuuuud
Recovering from the flu, but still not up to it - Have fun!
Hi all,
Got a taker for my entry - Andrew Davis & his wife, they are going to do a gruesome twosome.
Well on the mend now, but still clearing my head and chest (no more details required!)
Have fun, I'll be wishing I was there .... except of course if it is raining haggis and black pudding ;}
Whisperer