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After some arm twisting by Sloany, I picked up my entry for the Circus. I love the Wingello trails, but have yet to do this event - something about the cold Southern Highlands in the middle of winter.

Anyway I find myself of the start line, with probably the biggest Jet Racing contingent we have seen to date, the front row dominated by the red Jet uniform. The difference with this race, was that the vibe was alot more relaxed, everyone looking for a good day out, on some of the best trails in the State. Hugh's pre event startline banter also adds to the relaxed nature.

When I got out of the car at about 8:30 for the long walk back to rego, it was 7C. When I got back into the car at about 1:30 it was 7C. Only difference was that by that time I was wet, chilled to the bone and a bit disappointed about another slow time on another wet track.

So - as they say in the movies - "That’s a Wrap"

Season 2011 / 2012 is now done for me.

The 3 Ring Circus yesterday was my last race for the year. Its probably my 2nd favourite race on the calendar (behind the Convict 100) and hold a lot of memories for me.
I went into it this year knowing that it was the last race before a break from the bike, and also knowing that I hadn't really been super motivated to train since the Husky 100km.
My weight was up (not ideal for the hills of Wingello), and my legs were weaker. I knew though that I just had to push hard one last time….

Great day out, again weather was very kind for this one, and the track had dried out to perfection.

Well organised club day as usual - thank guys.

Track was in great condition, and the extra track additions to bring it up to 8.5 - 9km make it worth the drive - well done track builders.

Pretty happy with this result, but had to work pretty hard for it. I think I am definitely cut out for the enduro style, as putting out very consistent medium / fast laps has you catching the fast guys in the 3rd and 4th hour. much harder to catch them in the shorter 1-1.5 hour format.

I did the Singleton 3 Hour today.

A big thank you to the local trail builders and HMBA. For $10 you get an awesome track, awesome organisation and the results have already been posted. What more could you want

This was my first race I've averaged over 20km/h

http://app.strava.com/rides/13422079

Results Here

http://www.hmba.asn.au/files/Results/2012/Race%2...

First attempt at a post race write up despite being on here for a while now and ridden a few enduro events, so far in 2012 the Convict and the Willo. This was my first go at the Husky (and possibly the last if this was a dry! year).
I was in two minds about entering this event but I saw a ticket become available and given the relative lack of rain the region had been subject to I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring, so ticket bought and tent booked. This was also probably my only chance of reaching three 2012 XCM events as I plan to ride the Fling.

Last minute decisions by friends I was supposed to be helping move to Mackay meant I was free to ride the Husky. I only look at the 50km races at this stage as I could not race for 100km and wouldn't enjoy myself.
I read how the weather had been perfect and the track was in good condition - so I was looking forward to starting my 4 day riding trip with the Husky followed by some riding around Tathra and Bermagui.
The aim was under 2hrs30min and I knew I could do this comfortably with a good run.

This being my first 100 I was unsure of an exact time to aim for but was hoping to go under 6 hrs as I had been doing in training.I started at the back of the second group and just sat on wheels around the golf course and into the first decent.
The first bog came upend I saw someone in front go OTB when their front wheel stopped.The rider briefing ringing in my ears ,ALL creeks are rideable.The rest of the first 20 km were pretty uneventful.After we crossed The main road I lost all the low gears ,then to make it abit harder the fast rings went as well.

2nd attempt at a 100km and first finish, my aim was simply to not have a DNF against my name and be somewhere between 6 and 7hrs. Mission accomplished!

Set off in the second open group and the pace felt quite comfortable - thought I could handle 100km of this but then came the mud and memories of the 50km last year.