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richardgraysydney's picture

Decline in Races - Why is this happening?

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Many will have seen a recent announcement that the Highland Fling maybe following the demise of so many other races with even the Mont and the Kowalski coming to an end this year. I'd be interested in what people think as to why these things are happening. Is it:
1. These races are run for profit and not volunteers and therefore are prone to declines in sponsorship?
2. That people are changing habits and want to do more downhill when these races are marathon by nature?
3. That we're not promoting the sport enough?
4. That the races were just not that enjoyable?

richardgraysydney's picture

Decline in Races - Why is this happening?

Below is a preview, click to read the full post

Many will have seen a recent announcement that the Highland Fling maybe following the demise of so many other races with even the Mont and the Kowalski coming to an end this year. I'd be interested in what people think as to why these things are happening. Is it:
1. These races are run for profit and not volunteers and therefore are prone to declines in sponsorship?
2. That people are changing habits and want to do more downhill when these races are marathon by nature?
3. That we're not promoting the sport enough?
4. That the races were just not that enjoyable?

string's picture

Spare place in Mont 24hr (4 man team).. 24th March. Canberra

My wife is having surgery on the Friday before the race. So Ive had to pull out.

I need to find someone to take my place. Its an awesome event, some of the sweetest single trail you will ever ride..

The other 3 riders are fairly reasonable\experienced C: graders -- Anyone interested ??

[email protected]
0403 922 942

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Whisperer's picture

Mont-u-mental

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All the gear is hanging up in the garage and nearly dry after a very wet Sunday & packup. today I'm starting to feel normal again, after a couple of nights sleep, and the flu is passing at last.

Flynny's picture

Team mates needed for mont

Just had a mate call. two of his team mates have pulled out of the mont so he is in need of riders

if any one is interested call Lincon 0448105340

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king_nelly's picture

Team Mate Required for the MONT this weekend...

NEW POST WE HAVE AN OPENING FOR TEAM MEMBER AT THE MONT

We have an injured team mate (dislocated shoulder training at the dam) hence we have an opening in a 3 man team to make 4 at the MONT this weekend! All the costs of riding have been covered..

We are 30-35 years of age mid level riders out to try and set some lap records (yeah right) having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Please PM or post response if at all interested.

http://www.mont24.com.au/

Benny-B's picture

Mont

Im keen to ride in the Mont this year if anyone is looking to get out of a team or needs another member.
Did it last year and loved it. Call me on 0433778000 if your looking.
BB

Whisperer's picture

24 hours of heaven, hell and everything in between

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Mixed Nuts before the start What a weekend, and in my opinion the best 24hr race ever, on the best course of flowing fast tacky singletrack. Our team, Mixed Nuts was ade up of Steve01, Gazza, Martine and myself (Whisperer), and contested the mixed 40+ fours.

It was great to be in amongst a huge NobMob contingent, with the spirits running high.

Nic's picture

Mont 24 2009 Trail Map (55m 24s)

Here it is in Google Maps

http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&...

Will see if I can put it up on Motionbased later ...

Cheers
Nic

ps time was 55m 24s - unfortunately not mine!

zhifchik's picture

Sparrow Hill Training Ride

When: 
Tuesday, 31 March, 2009 - 18:30
Ride Database Entry: 
Sparrow Hill
Meeting Point: 

Coming from Sydney, drive into Queenbeyan, turn left at the roundabout where Red Rooster is and stay on this road for about 11km. Park on the side of the road where the gate is. For better directions try this link CORC: Events: Race Venues.

-35.324865 149.349256 (Kings Highway)

The Defence MTBers in Canberra have a regular Tue nite ride that swaps between Stromlo, Jerra, Majura, Urban, Bruce and O'Conner Ridge, Kowen and Sparrow Hill. This is a last hit out before the Mont and anyone from Canberra, Sysdney and NOMOB is welcome to join us.

Madge

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