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3rd place for BMORC - Awaba 7hr
For some reason I can't link to the original calendar entry through BMORC but below relates to this race; http://nobmob.com/node/42470
Round 3 of the Singletrack Mind series was back at Awaba. Awaba is a really fun track to ride and pretty fun to race on too.
Craig and I headed up on Saturday and got in a couple of recce laps - luckily we did; Camel Back was bunted off, forcing you up Straw. There was also a new section of track not long after that was loose, off-camber and quite technical. Great for riding, not so good for racing with people of differing abilities around.
Stinging Mettle 100km/50km/100km Relay
100km Solo and Relay
Euroka Clearing , Glenbrook National Park
50km Solo
Queen Victoria Hospital (Tablelands Road)
Wentworth Falls
Ever wanted to race from Glenbrook to Wentworth Falls and return? Here is your chance.
Keen to race
Hi All,
New to Sydney, have done lot's of MTB riding a in VIC and loving the local trails. Keen to get involved in some XC racing, any advice on events to start with that may be coming up? Nothing to epic to start with please!
Thanks
Al_King
Still learning
This year is a huge learning curve for me. I still have to slow down a little at the start and pace myself.
Started off in 3rd at the end of the first lap & then slowly dropped to 7th. I felt terrible during the 2nd lap. Slow down Chris!
Going for a fun Sunday ride is one thing, the psychology of racing is entirely new to me. Always amazing to see the A graders race. Also amazing to finish a ride with a clean bike!
HMBA Awaba Rd 8. 9.30.
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road.
Check out HMBA website. Car boot sale from 8-9am. Racing starts at 9.30.
Suggestions?
Great to back on the MTB. I'm quite bored of the road...
I can't figure out why, but I just felt shocking today. I have been training well & feeling well in general - but on the track today I just couldn't 'warm up'. I'd slept half okay (considering I have 2 young'uns) & eaten normally. I didn't start out too hard. I just don't know. I still find it really hard to know who is in my grade. Is a coloured arm band system silly?
In any case, great to be back on my fave bike! A little slippery, and muddy in spots. I hope the good weather keeps up.
Bald Hill Reserve Trail Map (Geurie)
Here's a printable map of the Bald Hill reserve tracks at Geurie.
HMBA Round 3 - A lesson in preparation.
A lesson in preparation.
As I ran out the door at 8am, I grabbed my gear & threw it in the car. I'd never been to Singleton before, but I was guessing it was 90 min away. As I put my bike on the roof, I noticed that the back tyre was flat. I'd ridden it just yesterday for 20 min and it was fine... No time to fix the tubeless system now.
As I arrived at Singleton, I quickly registered, and upacked my gear. As I put on my sunglasses, the frame broke. (Thanks to Andy for the loan of his 2nd pair) I quickly threw a tube into the rear tyre & raced back to the start.
Ourimbah XC maintenance
Hi Folks,
Feel like some cross training? Feel the urge to give back to the trails we love to ride? This Sunday there is a maintenance day planned to tackle the critical issues, the entry to the drop off and the top of roller coaster. Yes there are more issues to deal with and they are on the agenda. More hands means more work will get done.
Sunday 8am onward, till as long as you like!
Bring any of the following, wheelbarrow, shovel, steel rake, your bike, water, gloves and some elbow grease.
Cheers
Rob
HMBA XC Rd 2
This was my first local club race - & a great learning experience. Having come out of a recent cold & minor ankle surgery, I signed up for D grade. I found it easier than I thought... I'll be in C grade next time.
My ankle held up fine. I'm getting the stitches out today. The new parts of the track look great! I'm really looking forward to seeing the pros power around in a few weeks.
I did find it a little hard to figure out who was racing who... maybe there should be a coloured arm band system? Red = A Grade, Blue = B Grade etc.