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Karapoti

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With rain in Wellington all day and night Friday plus some more Saturday morning, the Karapoti course was a mud pit. I set out to achieve a time of less than 5 hours.
The race begins with a quick dash across the river, which was freezing cold and waist deep due to the rain. I’m glad I didn’t pack my phone so I could take some pictures during the race, the start would have killed it.

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Mud is Gud!

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Jetblack Rob

What can be said about this race that cannot be gathered from the pictures? It was top fun despite being a little wet and muddy. Sadly it was a bit of a bike killer but c'est la vie.

The course was short and 30 minute times were expected so we elected to do double laps in daylight, triples at night and play by ear on Sunday. Not being present at the previous night's 'democratic' vote I was sent out for laps 1 & 2 but given the staggered start (solo, 2s & 3s + 1 minute, 4s + 2 minutes, rest + 3 minutes) didn't expect much traffic. Little did we know riding first would work very much to my advantage as things played out but more of that later.

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Jetblack Rob

Rob after the first two laps. I may look dirty, but this is spotless in comparison to what would come later.

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Jetblack Start

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Jetblack Start

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Lisdale Rob

What riding 60+ kilometres in 30-40 degree heat (max'd at 41C that day I believe) will do for you Eye-wink

Take a closer look if you dare Eye-wink

Lisdale Salt Lake

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New enduro event - Capital Punishment

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Just received this media release from some mates. Sounds fun!

Craving Capital Punishment?

5 January 2009

By now, all mountain bikers in the country would have heard of - or ridden for the lucky ones - Mt Stromlo, host of the 2008 UCI World Cup and the 2009 UCI World Championships! Chances are Majura Pines also rings a bell as the headquarters for the Mont 24Hour MTB event. Finally, Canberrean riders at least would know of these other local gems that are Sparrow Hill and Bruce Ridge...

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Another Lap Gazza!

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Twenty Four hours Sydney promotion code

As advised, entries for the Twenty Four hours SydneyGP are open now.

NoBMoB members will be able to use the code NOBMOB10P to receive 10% discount on entry.

Enjoy Smiling

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