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2008 Highland Fling


alchemist's picture

By alchemist - Posted on 14 May 2008

When: 
Sunday, 9 November, 2008 - 08:00
Duration: 
10 hours
Come Rain or Shine: 
I'll be there, no matter what the weather.
Ride Database Entry: 
Wingello State Forest
Meeting Point: 

Ferndale Oval, Bundanoon (see event website for details).

Details:
The VAUDE Highland Fling is a mountain bike marathon to challenge you all. It offers a scenic and challenging route through forests and farmland in the Southern Highlands of NSW. A mix of singletrack, forest tracks, dirt road and less than 2km of blacktop.

Do the Full Fling (approx 110km), the Half Fling (approx 55km), the relay Flinging Threesomes or take an even bigger challenge on the 100 Mile Fling!

The main race is on Sunday 9 November but there's plenty happening on Saturday 8 too, including the Bundanoon Dash, a fundraising 6km 'sprint' race (it's not compulsory!).

In 2008 we will also introduce the Casual Fling, a 16km ride for those feeling not up to the Half or Full Fling.

Entries will open Jun 23rd at http://wildhorizons.com.au/highlandfling/index.html

Who's in?
pikey, craigs, Heckler, Bernd, tienster, goatman, alchemist, Whisperer, Buck, Paul, Andrew, GAZZA, kiwiboy, ar_junkie, leximack, Steve 01, Andy Bloot, GeordieAndy, markp, Gary, Michael B, lance, Greg P, Nick R, lozza6, Deano, Sly, Mick, Benny-B, CB, LadyToast, Ricardo, staffe, trailburner, seanc, Eyeball, JB, mooker, furter, Charlie (40 riders)
pikey craigs Heckler Bernd tienster goatman alchemist Whisperer Buck Paul Andrew GAZZA kiwiboy ar_junkie leximack Steve 01 Andy Bloot GeordieAndy markp Gary Michael B lance Greg P Nick R lozza6 Deano Sly Mick Benny-B CB LadyToast Ricardo staffe trailburner seanc Eyeball JB mooker furter Charlie
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 Time Pos.Gen. Category Pos.Cat.
LadyToast My Half Fling 2008 Finished Half/Male/Open
tienster My 110 Km Fling 2008 Finished
ar_junkie Flung out... Finished Full/Male/Open
craigs Fling review Finished 03:04:00 Half/Male/Masters
Charlie Great first Fling! Finished 03:07:52 Half/Male/Open
GeordieAndy My First Event - Half Fling. Finished 03:35:00 Half/Male/Veterans
Simple My Virgin Half Fling 2008 Finished 03:45:00 Half/Male/Veterans
lance First Fling Finished 03:55:21 Half/Male/Open
Steve 01 Fling Time Finished 05:41:52 60 Full/Male/Masters 12
staffe My First 100k event Finished 06:22:25 157 Full/Male/Masters 48
Whisperer Fling report Finished 06:30:00 Full/Male/Masters
Nick R Three flats! Finished 06:40:02 209 Full/Male/Veterans 81
leximack Fling Completed Finished 07:08:45 286 Full/Male/Veterans 107
Buck Highland Fling 2008 Finished 07:26:41 323 Full/Male/Open 30
Paul Full Fling virgins Finished 09:05:00 472 Full/Male/Super Masters 27
Deano My first DNF Did not finish
woftt Past Events: Highland Fling 2008 Did not finish 07:21:37 Full/Male/Masters
GAZZA sorry i missed you guys
Bernd Fling

Were you there and have a story to tell?

Ride Gallery
Paul's picture

Pikey, leaving about midday Saturday can you save me a spot for my tent say 5m * 5m - happy to share a tent again if you like.

I'm also planning to buy food although I'm bringing creamy rice, etc.

Andy Bloot's picture

Can you gentlemen be so kind as to reserve me a spot.
I will sleeping in the back of the car
Will anyone be taking a billy for some hot water in the morning
Without a coffee I am no-ones friend
See y'all there

Whisperer's picture

I'll be leaving northern syd at 1.30pm, expect to be there around 4-4.30.
Have a regular 2 man tent.

Anyone need a lift?
I'll be at Belrose, going along Monavale/Ryde rd, the M2 then south, but can vary it if needed.

Andy, I'll have a stove, billy and strong coffee!
Whisperer

Andy Bloot's picture

You want to share again - same meet as last time
I'm doing the 50 but happy to hang around
Probably want to leave aroud 3'ish on the Sunday

Whisperer's picture

I'll give you a call/email for arrangements.
W.

pikey's picture

Pikey
Craig & Jamima
Jeff & Mate
Bernd
Ben
Tien
Steve 01
GeordyAndy
Paul
Andy Bloot
Whisperer

See ya's there

Pikey

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Salad is what food eats Smiling
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Heckler's picture

Bernd don't forget to bring a Keg or 2 of your famous home brew. Evil

lance's picture

Hey all,

I'll be camping at the Fling as well. Hope i can squeeze my tent in too...

Cheers,
Lance.

Bernd's picture

I have no Homebrew left!! did not get a chance to make more, been out bike riding to much.....
may have to buy a six pack of Koenigs Pilsner, Bitburger (Greg's favourite) Fuerstenberger, Memminger and so on, all German Beers are good!!!
Bernd

Eyeball's picture

I'll be there with Deb. Camping with a crowd of casual flingers and riding the half Fling at an easyish pace with Deb and another female friend. It would be good to catch up for a Saturday evening beer.
Andrew P

leopafe's picture

Hi guys, I've finally got myself an entry to the Half Fling just to realize that the registration is only on Saturday. Without accommodation and not keen on going there just to register on Saturday, does anyone know if it is possible to register for/as someone else?

Cheers,

Leo.

pikey's picture

Text me your details, full name, address, date of birth & contact number so I can register you. The never ask for proof anyway.

Greg Pike 0431 703 266

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Salad is what food eats Smiling
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CB's picture

I got to the finish just as the presentation stuff started and missed a bit of the banter. I caught something about there being a screw up with the timing and results. Can anyone shed any light ? Any idea when results will be posted ? ( I recall Dirtworks and Doctor results being up pretty much the next day..)

CB

Nick R's picture
Event results have been delayed due to issues with the timing system.
Preliminary results should be available Tuesday evening (11th Nov)...

Maybe they will take 30 minutes off my time Eye-wink

LadyToast's picture
Buck's picture

Results are up

Yay just under 7.5hrs for me Smiling

Paul's picture

Just entry your race number or name

http://www3.marathon-photos.com/scripts/event_en...

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