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WARNING: The normal parking area access to Yellomundee will be closed on Saturday 12 May to allow work on the entrance road area by NPWS and WSMTB. The Park will still be open for riding, but please park at the lower entrance on the Shaws Farm Road (close to Shaws Creek).

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Ray Rice
XC VP WSMTB

Had a great time in the 50K event, 2hrs 53, master class. Fastest woman in the same class .... 2hrs 6, wow I'd like to meet her. I do wonder what it would be like in the rain, anyway. Can't wait for next year but, in the mean time looking at doing the Back Yamma Bigfoot in September, 100K this time.

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First 100km ever, was very nervous before the start, especially as I had been without the bike for 8 weeks leading upto the race (long story short an issue with my Scott dealer meant me rear shock service took 7 weeks longer than expected!!). I rode with a mate (you probably all saw him - the only guy with white tyres on the 100km course!!), and had a blast.

We started at the back of wave 2 - and quickly found our road riding came in useful working our way through the pack until we reached the big hill. After conquering about 25% of the hill we walked the rest mindful of the legs!

Crikey. That was tough. 8 hours on the bike becomes a bit of a chore!

Our teams rough plan was to just finish. Which we did. Nearly half of us did not even get to start though which was a shame. The initial team of 7 dropped to 4 with mainly broken bones the order of the day for a few of us in the lead up to the race. (Hope all are recovering well) An approx 7.30 time was a target and we missed that by a bit but all came in safe so we have to be happy with that. We just keeping ourselves moving all day with a bit of banter that goes a long way to helping you get across the line.

The ride didn't start on the best foot when I found I'd left my Camelbak with my bits and bobs, maps, pump and spare tube in Sydney.

Ah, well, I haven't had a puncture in ages and after checking the tyres there were no frayed sidewall sections and they felt like they had enough pressure. Last time I did a solo mission up here the trail was really well marked so I decided to take a risk.

Managed to get sick leading into this race so was still a bit apprehensive sitting on the start line even though I had done a good training session on Thursday. Got to the first hill in the lead pack fairly comfortably and then got blocked by an inconsiderate rider on the early part of the hill. Doc rode past me while I walked up to a water bar to restart. Didn't ride that well in the first fire road section through to the first water stop although after that sharp right hander and the start of the techie section began to enjoy myself.

I'll keep this short(ish)
First 100km race to a bit apprehensive especially as my training hadn't gone to plan in the last month. Started in the 3rd wave as I was late to start due to not being able to find my sunnies (glad I didn't find them).

What a great Race it was.
I enjoyed every moment of it.
Great country, great people, great sport.

Spoke with Ben (3rd Overall) after the race, who stayed with us at the same B&B, and we both agreed on that the best thing about Mountainbiking is the great and friendly community it comes with.

Thanks to all for another great MTB weekend!

Cheers, Dan

I was looking forward to this race. I did the 100k last year for the first time, so I knew the course.
Arrived at the event on Friday night 10 minutes before the rego closed, bumped into Dave from the Mont, before heading to the car for a sleep (or tried to sleep).

I was always looking forward to this race. The Dirtworks/Convict was my first enduro and is also is my favorite. And great to line up with lots of other keen mobbers....even when the form is getting pretty hot !