The Slog 9-Nov
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The Slog 9-Nov
Postby matt.blak » Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:36 pm
Good scenery and quiet country roads with feed & drink stations along the route.
The atmosphere is awesome, all volunteers having a good time, lots of families riding as well.
Held annually, The Slog raises much needed awareness & support for the local charity, the 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre.
Routes from 50km - 150km.
Early bird pricing is $45 until 9-Sep, then it is $75. Includes a few goodies.
This is the first ride I put on my calendar every year.
Matt
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby danny the boy » Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:59 pm
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby djw47 » Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:49 pm
What sort of pace would the majority of participants be riding at for this one?
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby takeitasread » Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:31 pm
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby racka » Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:08 pm
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby nezumi » Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:18 pm
I could easily handle the 30Km, probably the 70Km, the 100 is unlikely and the 150 is out of the question.
Hoestly - the thing that has me interested is the Jersey (AT) $30. But I would feel bad wearing it without joining the event.
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby nezumi » Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:53 pm
Website says Early Bird pricing ended on 30/8matt.blak wrote:Early bird pricing is $45 until 9-Sep, then it is $75. Includes a few goodies.
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby matt.blak » Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:21 pm
It is a pretty casual ride, lots of people riding that don't look very Pro. An average in the low - mid 20's would be common I think.
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby djw47 » Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:54 pm
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby macca33 » Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:09 pm
cheers
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby toppity » Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:54 am
It really is a nice course. Have fun
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby macca33 » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:29 am
toppity wrote:Wave as you go past my house haha. And try and knock off the strava segment coming down the hill out of Drouin. It's the only one I have left.
It really is a nice course. Have fun
Cheers mate - shall do. Re that segment, I've only ridden it 2-3 times and every time was into a ridiculous westerly, so the times are abysmal. I'll give it a crack on the day if conditions are favourable - may need to get a run up off someone else's wheel...lol
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby djw47 » Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:42 am
The good:
the organisation - well organised and marshalled course, good signposts and people at every major interchange to guide the participants
the location - looks like it could be a beautiful ride in decent weather
the burger and protein shake at the end
the entertainment at the end - good effort from the organisers, pity the weather let you down so badly on the day, but there was plenty to see and eat and kid friendly too.
The bad:
the rain, the incessant, pouring rain
the cold
the wind: horrible wind blowing from the SW was a constant source of misery for the whole ride apart from a very brief northbound stretch. The slog, quite literally, from Drouin back the finishing line was thoroughly miserable into a strong, headwind.
I reckon on a good day, this would be an amazing ride, shame the weather let the organisers down so badly, it was a really bad day for the event. If they can guarantee the weather next year will be dry I'll be back!
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby macca33 » Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:12 pm
I did my first SLOG and was going to do 100Km, but after getting wet and taking the wrong turn, did the 150Km (147.9km to be precise...lol) and agree with your summary about the weather and the fact that there are some fantastic riding routes throughout West / South Gippsland.
I was pleasantly surprised to see just how much support there was for the riders and had the weather been better, I reckon the after-ride entertainment would've been more strongly attended.
Next year, I'll have another crack at it!
cheers
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby racka » Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:14 pm
The ride definitely lived up to its name though.
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby matt.blak » Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:31 am
I did the ride in just over 3.5 hours and managed to stay warm & dry. I was rocking a mudguard on the back and it was so good to not have all that water spray up my back.
It is a great ride, this was my third one and the only one that has rained. I like the new route and starting area, it avoids the Highway and drops you straight into quite rural roads.
I will be back next year.
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby toppity » Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:07 pm
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Re: The Slog 9-Nov
Postby macca33 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:14 pm
toppity wrote:I was working inside all day and watched people riding past the front of my place from relative comfort. I live on the final drag between Longwarry and Nar Nar Goon. No one looked happy.
I didn't feel too bad on that last Drouin to NNG leg mate - managed to get into a paceline group of 8-10 riders and we rolled turns the entire way - MUCH easier!
No good on the Slog downhill segment though, only did about 49Kph - poor effort, I know.
cheers
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