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Back Yamma Bigfoot

By Rocklobber - Posted on 08 May 2012

Hi all, just completed my first 50Km, in the Convict 100. And the bug has bitten. I'm now looking at the above subject, would anyone out there have some inside info on this evevnt please. Looking at doing the 100Km, with a bit more training under my belt. Thank's

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Fun fun fun

Submitted by hawkeye on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 10:08.

Loved it.

Here's my take on the 2010 edition:
http://www.bicycles.net.au/2010/11/2010-back-yam...

Fast and flat! Largely easy,

Submitted by rider21 on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 13:02.

Fast and flat! Largely easy, twisting single track with sections of interconnecting fire road. Nothing technical. The 100km is 2 laps of a ~50km loop so you can have a box of supplies at the start/finish area to re-stock on the way through. Great event!

The fine dust tends to make

Submitted by hawkeye on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 13:08.

The fine dust tends to make traction iffy in the corners. Something aggressive on the front would be a good idea.

Great advice/info, many

Submitted by Rocklobber on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 15:38.

Great advice/info, many thanks Rider21 & Hawkeye. Anything to gain an edge, ha ha.