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Never ridden Awaba before and will definately be going back there. What a sweet sweet piece of track and a great venue for a long day of racing. This was my first solo event and I was a tad nervous as I clicked in and made my way down the fire road to the start of the single track. I started near the back of the pack and was happy to cruise the first lap following a long train of riders. No need to panic ... I've got 8 more hours of this ! I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as I made my way around the track.

Awaba = Fun fun fun fun fun with added fun!

I entered the Spring Fat Tyre Festival in a team of 3 with Craig (craked) and Tien (tienster). This was my second team event and the first time with 3. The plan was to head up Saturday to register and do final lap before Sunday. I picked up Tien and we arrived at the track at about 3pm to find Craig had already set up a gazebo reserving a spot nice and close to the transition area. We registered (no queuing for us), got our bikes ready and had a nice cruisy lap.

Went for my earliest ride at Glenrock this summer & really was hammering-why?.Started at Gunclub Rd over to the Merewether Heights side-right across to Elves Rock,nearly ran over 2 shitty little Fox Terriers near Burwood Rd-peeled off Fernleigh track up to the DJ section & back to car.Was climbing like demon & decending the same- only can think that since I start work at 6am 5 days a week body is used to being on the go then!

The Rocky Trail crew organised another slick event. This was the last of the 4 round series. Their events are always a relaxed affair and family friendly. I'm a real fan of the mt Stromlo trails but absolutely hate racing there. I hate the endless climbing without any chance of getting a rhythm going and then the rutted descents that jar your body. There's not a single corner out there where you can't stack.

After a Winter of constant colds in our house thanks to the ankle biters I finally managed a 4 week uninterrupted lead up to the Fling. All was good until the day before when I took the bike for a shakedown run before we left for the southern Highlands only to find a piston in my rear calliper wasn't retracting. Hardly surprising with all the wet weather training I've done lately but definitely not ideal so close to the race. After a trawl through the garage panic set in when I realised I didn't have a spare handy.

This is undoubtedly the toughest and longest race for me to date...8 hours is a long time to spend in the saddle. I cramped severely in the last ten km's and it was as hot as blazes. I got bitten by three cattle flies which was quite an experience...the one through my lycra.I had a rock bash my shin from another bike...which was quite painful

On the positive I enjoyed the novelty of the water crossings and some beautiful scenery and the fact that my bro-in-law had his best ride to date was the highlight for me. The race was well organised and sign posted.

Wow that was tough. I think it has all been said - Hills, hills, more hills, heat and cramps.
At 80ks the cramps started and all I wanted to do was click my heels together and be home.
Great to finish and catch up with other Nobbers at the finish and regale warstories - even better to get back to camp and knock over a couple of Coronas and devour a steak.
Great atmosphere on track.
I said to Daniel that was it for 100kers and I stand by that - until entries open!
Good on everyone that had a go, it was tough out there.
Steve

My first MTB enduro so the anxiety about what to expect was very real. Staying in Bowral with a mate and our families, we woke early enough for a good breakfast, a couple of cups of coffee and to get there on time. Lost my mate during a fairly uneventful, but mostly enjoyable, first stage - hard to enjoy the freshly laid singletrack as it seemed a lot of rider out were not expecting it so were very slow. The elites belted through whilst we were in the paddocks so no concerns about holding them up, just sheer amazement at their speed.

I love the Fling
I love driving into Bundanoon with the bikes on the side of the road, I love looking at all the bikes on rooftops, people cruising on bikes and people excited to be there for the event.
I love the way the town seems to be all focused on the bike race for the weekend.
I have camped for the past few years and it is also such a nice relaxed vibe, set the bikes up, have a few beers, get a burger or something from the soccer club bbq.
I also like it because its usually something I ride with my brother, who is more of a triathlete than a mtber but he gives it a go.