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Convict 100 - Womerah doesn't get any easier!!
This being the first endurance mtb race I entered in Australia back in 2009 I will always come back and enjoy the challenge that it presents. Last year was the first time I managed to ride under 5 hours (4:51) and this year I set myself a target of wanting to finish in the 4:30-4:40 range. Although I've not followed any structured training since mid 2012 I have ridden a lot of base kms and in the last few weeks I upped the intensity to try and build some endurance as the Womerah Range is always a battle for me as fatigue takes hold.
Convict 100
This was my 4th time doing the Convict/Dirtworks and so far managed to better my times each year. This year my goal was to break the 5 hour barrier which I thought was going to be touch and go given I did 5:14 last year and didn't think I had it in me to shave off another quarter of an hour. In my favour was my new 29er Epic. But to counter this were back problems and some loss of training and skin due to a recent conflict with a car where I lost.
Withdrawn: High & Low Pressure Pumps + Bike Repair Book + Courier Bagmore CHEAP
Im moving overseas for a long time and am moving on a few things that i wont be needing. Profit from my pleasure. Make me an offer if you want. Will do package deals! Will get some photos up in the next day or two. I will also have my rocky mountain up for sale soon.
Not much left now. see pics of the saddles up now.
Bicyle Maintenance and Repair Book $10
Shimano XT 10spd cassette. 11-34 Used. Still got some juice left in it. $20
Topeak mini morph pump $20.
Scott shock pump. 550 psi and also has a system to prevent loss of pressure when you remove the valve. $40
Questions on wheel upgrade
I'm looking to upgrade my wheels. Had anyone tried running different width front and rear wheels? I thought of trying Stan's flow on the front ( internal width 25mm) and the Arch on the rear (internal width 21mm). The reasoning is that the wider front wheel would suit bigger tires, Ardent 2.25 or Hans Dampf 2.35. I plan on running a tire around 2 or 2.1 on the rear, hence a narrower width would be ok. The Arch is also lighter which is a plus. So anyone tried this? Otherwise I might just go with the Arch front and rear. Would the width of the Arch be ok with wide tires?
For Sale: Rapha Cross Bib Knicks and Jersey SMALL
So, these are just a tiny tiny tiny bit too small for me and as i am going overseas would love to get rid of them.
Hardly worn. Maybe worn on a dozen rides. In excellent condition. Size Small.
About $300 new. now only $100. Good for roadies wanting and extra set of lycra.
Will try and upload photos later but heres a link to what it looks like.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47855429@N04/632584...
Contact me by email or phone. [email protected] or 0422472476
Cheers
St
What!! No beer means better times???
I raced out to StAlbans after work, registered and settled into the bunk accommodation that someone offered up at a property at the bottom of shepherds gully.
No beer and early to bed means that I got into St Albans early but stuffed around so then got to the line a little late, so I couldn't get into the first group.. Gotta love self seeding starts 
So I started in the second group.
Giant Contact Switch seatpost
Seatpost shat itself recently - took it apart and discovered the internal gas cartridge (made by a company called I.H. Tech) is at fault. Anyone know where I can source a replacement cartridge? Local Giant dealer no help.
Cheers, Nic.
North Turramurra update for 05 May
Another great morning for a ride. The underrated nth turra - wahroonga trails are in good condition, a few small puddles along the way in low lying areas, though the single trail was fine.
Stopped by at Jubes MTB park for a look at Synergy trails latest project, it's all roped off to allow the soil to compact and cure but it looks a vast improvement on the previous surface.
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Big Hill Bites Back
After a couple of years of going backwards with my fitness I pulled my finger out and started training in January with Convict 100 as my yardstick on progress. I've even stopped drinking wine mid-week which is a huge sacrifice. Last year I did about 5:52 and set my target as 5:15 this year.