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SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series - Awaba
Submitted by Brian on Mon, 02/07/2012 - 19:17
When:
Sat 7 Jul (07:00) The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Come Rain or Shine:
I'll be there, no matter what the weather.
Ride Database Entry:
Awaba State Forest Meeting Point:
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road.
Details:
The 2012 SHIMANO MTB GP series is going to be epic – Rocky Trail doesn't just put on events, we bring you racing experiences!
Pumping event centre with the unique Euro-style trance and house music of Martin's playlists.
Great prizes from supporters like SHIMANO, JetBlack, PRO, Pearl Izumi and Michelin.
Bernard finisher beer – sparkling, cool and smooth, because you deserve it!
Red Bull Wiings Team – they're always good for some energy bursts.
Our friendly crew cheering you on – and pushing you out onto that last lap, if we have to
http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/events/MTBGP-overview.html
IMPORTANT Shimano MTB Grand Prix Round 2 update: change of venue
This weekend we will be racing at Awaba instead of Mt Annan! This decision doesn't come lightly but with the current weather forecast it is very unlikely that we will be allowed to use the tracks at The Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan due to their wet weather policy. Coastal showers are forecast meaning chances are high that Mt Annan gets a few showers leading up to the race. The Awaba tracks can handle a few showers with ease and there is also less amount of rainfall forecast for that region.
We hope that you understand our decision but we are in a tricky position and this way we can guarantee you a race.
If you have entered already all you need to do is drive to Awaba instead of Mt Annan. The tracks there are in awesome shape and the Hunter MTB Association, the local club looking after the track, is looking forward to hosting us there.
Round 3 is now scheduled to be at Mt Annan on August 25, the original date for the Awaba race.
We thank you for racing with us and are looking forward to a great race this Saturday at Awaba.
Juliane & Martin
Who's in?
Steve 01, ChopStiR, ps, andyfev, Pete B, newby (6 riders)
What Happened?
Blog entries about this meeting (as this is a race standings and times are shown, click on the title for more and to comment)...
| Who | Title | Status | Laps | Time | Pos.Gen. | Category | Pos.Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ps | Rocky Trail 4 hr Rd4 | Finished | 6 | 04:35:10 | 18 | 2 |
Were you there and have a story to tell?
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NOW AT AWABA!
just seen on farcebook they've moved the venue due to concerns about bad weather!
Mmmmmmm...
Mmmmmmm... interesting!
Multiple climbs of the camelback is going to take its toll.
Hopefully the rain forecast
Hopefully the rain forecast for the end of the week doesn't cause issues up here.
Not gonna race another mudfest
If the rain is heavy. Yeah the multiple climbs of Camelback is gonna hurt.
Same a Choc foot?
Did anyone do the Choc foot event at Awaba in December 2011? The lap times posted look like a blue loop lap to me so surely it'll follow a similar route. It would destroy the solo riders if camel back was on the agenda each and every lap...
Awaba was very damp last weekend so tyre choice will be an issue. Just turning the wheels was hard after a few laps with all the dirt sticking to the treads adding kilos!
I did the choccy foot in
I did the choccy foot in December and it was the full red lap with camelback included
Ahhh! you guys were quick
Ahhh! you guys were quick
Did the juniors do a short loop? There times are as low as 25 mins per lap!!
Yeah, the juniors do a
Yeah, the juniors do a shorter lap
Off the couch and looking for a partner
Anyone in a pair / looking for a partner?
With a new bike comes new enthusiasm. I've ridden a bunch of 24's in teams / the working week 8hr series in a pair, and am keen on putting some miles down on this cool track
cheers
Yesterday had a nice green light for Awaba,
And the course was in great nick.
I can't see it being the same 24hrs later??
found
Wanted a rider for 3 man 7 hr enduro for this round.
Team MIA needs 1 rider
5 teams racing
We have a massage therapist for the day as well that you will have access to.
Contact Michael - 0402776776
All SORTED. Rider found....
Forecast
There was a small shower early this morning, but it's been sunny all day up here so far.
Tomorrows potential precipitation will be key. I won't be racing - but I'll be at the build day Sunday morning at 7.30.
A bit of rain wont hurt
Prolly make it nice and tacky, so we will see what happens tomorrow.
Who is doing what Cat? 01 are you doing 4 Hour Solo?
What are you doing Andy?
What are you doing Andy?
Alcoholic, geriatric ex smokers!
I'll be going for that category if it doesn't pee down before Saturday!
4 Hour Solo
Having just had the bike completely serviced, I am however not keen to trash it again quickly.
4 Hour Solo
For me,should be fun
Doubt I'll be going if,
It's raining as much up there as it is in Sydney at the moment!
Only drizzle so far up here.
Only drizzle so far up here.
11.6mm of rain over night,
11.6mm of rain over night, it's going to be a muddy one!
Hmmmm
I wont be there with all this rain, not riding in the mud again.
12mm over night at Awaba
12mm over night at Awaba (well the cooranbong weather station), but nothing since 9am.
Contrast that to Glenrock not far away, 14mm over night and a further 12mm since 9am.
Seems the rain has been going around awaba today, but set in over newcastle. Looks grim out my window, but the radar looks fine west of the lake.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/nsw/newcastle
If I was a betting man I would say the track will be fine other than a few wet patches.
Thanks Sammydog
Sounds good.
Results are
Results are up
http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/events/MTBGP-results.html
Roost Magazine's
Roost Magazine's report:-
http://theroostmag.com.au/rocky-trail-shimano-gp-rd-2-awaba/
Photo's are now up
Photo's are now up too.
http://girophoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/ShimanoMTB-GP-Awaba-Riders/G00...
Type your number into the search bar to save you trawling through over 1000 images! I did think it was a little off putting on the first lap with all the flashes going off but it was worth it when there are several decent pics of each rider. I now think it should be the same at all the big events
Does anyone remember my race
Does anyone remember my race number? Jks
@ChopStiR, it's 634
@ChopStiR, it's 634