doc's blog

What a great day out. The riding was fun, conditions were perfect and the track was fast.

After the absolutely cr@ppy weather all week and the wear and tear from Easter Monday I was not sure I was looking forward to the race. Set off in the first wave and sure some of the puddles on GNR threatened to swallow you, drivetrain gremlins were constant, a bad hamstring cramp near the GNR summit, and a close call from a lack of concentration on a loose descent.....but after exiting Shepherds Gully and feeling the sun shining brightly it was a bloody good day out. Though I didn't quite manage to make my target time, still got to be pleased with the result.

What a great day out and an enjoyable challenge.

This was my first ever race or enduro event and pretty pleased with the result being smack bang between goal of 6:30 and ideal of 6:00. Wanted to get a good time but not thrash myself. In hindsight that 6hrs was more than achievable, just the simple things.