Cape to Cape MTB 2013

[env1romelza]

I've done something crazy and committed to the 2013 Cape to Cape MTB, my first ever real cycling event ! I'm doing it for fun, and because a few years ago I saw it and thought it looked awesome but thought would be impossible for someone like me. Now I'm going to prove myself wrong! I've got a way to go to build MTB skill and fitness but have a few books that have helped me map out a bit of a training plan.
Are there any other perth women out there who perhaps are like me and are giving this a go later in the year? I'd love to do some rides with others that are doing it. Most challenging part for me is getting regular rides in - I work away on a 2 & 1 roster and the light is already starting to fade after work. But I have a bike here, a bit of a gym and I'm determined! I hope to be able to meet up with someone with similar goals for rides each break when I'm I home.
Also would like to meet people who enjoy going down south to camp and ride. I've been unable to convince any of friends to give MTB a go .
Anyway I'm 28, female and live in Rockingham area. Oh, and I'm also doing the Conquer Cancer Ride the weekend before C2C so would be just as happy to ride with road cyclists.

Hope to hear from someone!!

mel

[uglybob]

have a search for 'silent revolution'. womans mtb group with a group in perth.

[mitzikatzi]

If they let you ride at work/camp. Maybe get some lights. I think proper road km are much better than "spin" bike km. I have trained for bike rides by bike training on break and concept2 rower at camp for "cardio".

Mountain bike lessons is money well spent. The Avanti store in Cannington often run short mtb courses.

Langford Park Jarrahdale

also you can pick up the munda biddi trail at Jarrahdale for an out and back type ride. This is "easy" mountain bike riding. The pea gravel is challenging at this time of year.

Perth (Women's)

Beginner/Intermediate Men's and Women's Skills Clinics

wamba