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26" Dually vs 29" HT - best bike for the Fling?
I'm currently training for the highland fling (half), so I mapped out a 60km ride that includes 1200m of climbing, single track, fire trails and a few roads to link it all up. For the first couple of weeks I rode it on my 29" carbon HT, and my times were consistently around 3:08 to 3:10. Rode it on my 26" dually today, and it took 3:22. Now the dually is 2kg heavier and has Kenda Nevegal tyres (the HT has Racing Ralphs), but I was surprised how much quicker I am on the HT.
Lift to Kowalksi? + Free beer
Hi All, I need a lift down to the Kowalski on the Saturday - if you live on the Northern Beaches (I am in Beacon Hill) and can give me and my bike a lift that would be great (will contibute petrol and there is a case of beer in it too!) I have a lift back sorted.
Cheers
Dan
Half Fling Profile
Does anyone know roughly how many meters of climbing there is in the half-fling course? I think the full fling is around 2400m or so, I've always assumed the half had about 1200m of climbing.
"Hidden Valley Classic"
Entries for this event close Friday 7th Sept...no late entries
Endurance Info
I am currently training for my first solo 8 hour in November. I've been searching the net for a few months now trying to get some 'tips' for endurance events, but I'm not finding a lot of info. A small 3-part series by Mark Fenner has been handy for training.
Anyone know of any good mtb specific websites or books? 'Ed Rides Bikes' is a great read, but not a whole lot of inside knowledge.
"Hidden Valley Classic"...entries still available
Entries still available in the "Hidden Valley Classic" at Coolah, Sunday Sept 16th. A genuine cross crountry with 25-50-75k options & 90% singletrack...very little of that road/firetrail rubbish !!
2014 commonwealth games MTB course
Following discussions about the 2000 Olympic MTB track, I thought some of you might like this article about the 2014 commonwealth games course in Glasgow.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/201...
Looks like it will be a good track for the race but more importantly, it's clearly seen as a big draw card for MTB tourists as well as locals. Some very mature comments from the local council as well,as the news reporter.
The track is easy riding distance from where I was brought up in the East end of Glasgow .....
CB
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Husky vs Fling
I was wondering if anyone could share their opinion on the husky vs fling. I did the husky last month and it was my first 100km. Took me 7 hrs... Anyway a few riders said to do the fling and its a great enduro which I've now entered but I've heard since then it's a much tougher ride than the husky and a lot more climbing. That's cool if it is but if anyone can share their experiences I can suss out how much I really need to step up the training. Cheers all.