Dirtworks Classic 2009

Well I've entered the 100k as a SS - just thinking about it makes my quads ache.

Just do lots of riding on the SS even on the road if you cant get out in the bush and you will be fine.

That was quick the 100k has sold out http://www.maxadventure.com.au/DirtWorksclassic/ and the 50 is 70% full anyone wanting to do this had better get organised and enter.

There should be a 50 SS category. I guess you got the crown race off them ok then.

Make sure you gear big - half the course is flat road.

all gone, 50km, 100km and double centurion are all gone.

Entered for both the BMC100 & Dirtworks 100
Bring on the double centurion!

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The bridge was here last year (and somewhere very close the previous two):

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-33.346141,%20150....

Yeah, if it's a nice day would be good to hang there and get some photos, although you'd want to be on the West side to get the riders coming towards you.

Which is a bit annoying, as on the East side, not far from here is Shepherds Gully which would be good to watch the action on. From a 6:30 start the pros will probably be there from 9am onwards (crazy!).

Although the last river crossing (North of St Albans) would also be a good spot to see lots of tired riders wading across.

I feel like charlie in the chocolate factory! i gots me a golden ticket! See you guys there and thanks to the kind soul that offered me the entry

hey guys just wondering is nobmob camping together ?
any plans..

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There are 23 entered in singlespeed thats got to be some sort of record for one of these events.

Its on the site here.

http://www.maxadventure.com.au/DirtWorksclassic/

Last year there were only 9 SS's - so I was going for a Top 10 spot this year.

Since there are actually 23 riders in the class I may have to amend my expectations to a Top 23 placing instead or swap to the 50k event which only has 3 SS riders.

Damien, what gearing are you riding in the DW - the amount of flat sections has me thinking that I should increase the gearing so I can be quicker on the flats.

I was thinking of changing from 32/18 (1.78) to 33/18 (1.83) as a minimum and possibly to 32/17 (1.88)?

My preparation hasn't been the best with the most I have ridden on the SS being 63k - so my only aim is to finish. I will probably stick with 32/18 (but I have a new Surly 33 tooth so 33/18 is tempting).

How difficult is the climbing in the second 50k compared to the first 50k?

... and be able to select any of the following ratios on the fly:
22:34t = 0.65:1
22:30t = 0.73:1
22:26t = 0.85:1
32:34t = 0.94:1
22:23t = 0.96:1
32:30t = 1.07:1
22:20t = 1.10:1
22:18t = 1.22:1
32:26t = 1.23:1
44:34t = 1.29:1
22:16t = 1.38:1
32:23t = 1.39:1
44:30t = 1.47:1
22:14t = 1.57:1
32:20t = 1.60:1
44:26t = 1.69:1
32:18t = 1.78:1
22:12t = 1.83:1
44:23t = 1.91:1
32:16t = 2.00:1
44:20t = 2.20:1
32:14t = 2.29:1
44:18t = 2.44:1
32:12t = 2.67:1
44:16t = 2.75:1
44:14t = 3.14:1
44:12t = 3.67:1

At the moment I am running 1x9 which gives me:
32:34t = 0.94:1
32:30t = 1.07:1
32:26t = 1.23:1
32:23t = 1.39:1
32:20t = 1.60:1
32:18t = 1.78:1
32:16t = 2.00:1
32:14t = 2.29:1
32:12t = 2.67:1

But I'm worried I'm going to miss the 22:34t = 0.65:1 on Dirt Works!!!

I think you guys both forgot one gear that will be in use this weekend.......

walking????

I here the first climb is a tough one......

I here the first climb is a tough one

If you have a clean run i.e. get to the base in the front bunch.

Not sure about a SS though... bunch of nutters!

... ie 83km, then with your 32:21 gearing, you just need to turn the cranks 23,572 times to finish!!!

Cheers
Nic

Nic - I think I will start the rain dance now and then you will be wishing you had an SS. 100k's of grinding and chain suck now that's something to look forward to.

The Hill - my plan is simple, if I get to the big hill first (to ensure I have a clear run) then I'll ride it, but if anyone is in front of me then I'll conserve energy and walk it. Anyone with gears (9 or 27) should be able to ride it, unless they are soft.

have you guys seen the hill.
Its fricken huge.
Sure i could ride to the top, but doubt i could finish the other 90kms if i did.
I will be soft and walk it

Don

memory its long and steep - it's horrible and they are all full of shit that they are going to ride it ... except perhaps junkie and steve 1/2/3 who i think rode it last year but those two are well known FREAKS anyway!

I can do long and steep. It's long, steep and scrappy that puts me off. Oh well happy to ride up, how hard can it be?
And what about the 2nd hill. No one is saying much about that, I'm guessing it's pretty unremarkable?