DIRTWORKS 100km classic
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DIRTWORKS 100km classic
Postby mountain tamer » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:53 am
Is anyone doing Dirtworks in 09? Ive never been before and I think I might go .
what are your experiences? do you need a FS MTB?
cheers,
MT
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Postby mountain tamer » Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:28 pm
does anyone have any training tips?
MT
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Go for it!
Postby jimbob » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:52 pm
I did the 100km distance this year and it was my first endurance race. I prepared by riding at least 100km of trails each week with at least one 50km ride and the occasional 70-80km ride. On the day, I found I was well prepared and enjoyed the whole ride. In fact, by the time I reached the 2nd big climb I still of plenty of strength to ride all the way up.
It was an absolutely fantastic ride and will definitely be up for it again!
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Re: Go for it!
Postby mountain tamer » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:06 pm
thanks jimbob,jimbob wrote:Yes, I can recommend the FS because if you're in the saddle for so long then your body does not get pounded so much. And there are plenty of rocks on the course to do just that.
I did the 100km distance this year and it was my first endurance race. I prepared by riding at least 100km of trails each week with at least one 50km ride and the occasional 70-80km ride. On the day, I found I was well prepared and enjoyed the whole ride. In fact, by the time I reached the 2nd big climb I still of plenty of strength to ride all the way up.
It was an absolutely fantastic ride and will definitely be up for it again!
It sounds like a great event. what sort of numbers do they get in the open class? I am going to start training shortly so I will be able to keep up a reasonable pace for the duration. I don't think a FS is on the menu for a few years, so Ill just do it on the HT. Ill see how fit I am by that stage whether I do the 50 or 100.
I live only 15-20 min from the old great north rd so I might be able to get familiar with those parts of the course.
cheers,
MT
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Postby leximack » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:27 pm
Ride whatever bike you have, but FS will be the easiest.
The course has a 15-20km section of technical riding so some decent bike skills will make this part more enjoyable. Go out there and ride from wisemans ferry to Claires bridge and return, the return part is in the race.
Training - ride heaps, make sure you can ride for 60-70km atleast offroad, if your ok with that distance the extra will be ok, pace yourself, dont go out too hard and you will make it.
Don
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Postby mountain tamer » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:17 pm
when I think about it 100km is an awful lot. the most Off road I have ever done is 40km in a pretty steep area. I cant wait to start training!
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Postby leximack » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:27 pm
you should start training now, no time like the present, it takes a long time to build up endurance, start doing longer rides, learn how your body reacts to food/water after 5 or 6hrs of riding. Join up with these guys http://nobmob.com/ They ride every weekend and with various distances, so you wont have to ride by yourself.mountain tamer wrote:sweet thanks don, I might try it out next weekend
when I think about it 100km is an awful lot. the most Off road I have ever done is 40km in a pretty steep area. I cant wait to start training!
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NOBMOB
Postby mountain tamer » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:17 pm
It looks like an awesome club, It is a bit weird organizing rides with people you have never met before though! are you doing any practice runs?
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Re: NOBMOB
Postby leximack » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:31 pm
i have done the dirtworks before so wont bother with going out there beforehand. I ride 99% on the road, only use the mountainbike in races, no social mountain biking for me due to time restraints.mountain tamer wrote:yeah it sounds like a good idea, I just have to wait for HSC to finish ....3 days to go!.
It looks like an awesome club, It is a bit weird organizing rides with people you have never met before though! are you doing any practice runs?
For your first few rides with the nobmob crew just join a few of the rides someone else has posted, get to know the regulars and then post your own ride if you want to go somewhere specific.
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Postby ozlegacy » Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:53 pm
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double centurion
Postby leximack » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:18 am
Going to be a busy month
Mont 24hr April 5th
BMC 100 April 19th
Dirtworks 100 May 3rd
Guess i better start riding some more and get some fitness into me
Don
bmc details - http://www.maxadventure.com.au/bmcclassic/default.htm
Mont details - http://www.mont24.com.au/
Dirtworks details - http://www.maxadventure.com.au/dirtwork ... efault.htm
Double centurion details - http://www.maxadventure.com.au/dirtwork ... urion.html
Looks like i get a nice double centurion jersey when i complete both events
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Postby jimbob » Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:28 am
However, my very understanding wife has allowed me to sign up to the Dirt Works. I just hope the little one doesn't decide to hang on in there and make me cancel. Or make a decision I come to regret.
Mind you, my dad got away with it. We had planned a bike holiday and my mum went into labour 6 weeks early on the day we were heading off. He quickly dropped her off at the hospital to get on with it and then came back and carried on with the bike ride. She gave birth on her own and didn't see us until several days later. Seems crazy when I think about it.
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Postby jimbob » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:04 pm
Anyway, the laughter soon stopped and everyone vowed never to let me book another trip away. So I think the only way I'm ever going to get the family along to one of these events is if it involves 5 star accomodation and spa treatments for the missus. Hmmm...
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Postby mountain tamer » Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:01 pm
didn't get a chance to put in my entry!, ill haver to get in real early next year
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Postby leximack » Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:43 pm
keep a look out on farkin.net and nobmob.com closer to the the event date. there will be lots of people who have entered who wont be able to make it due to injury/work commitments etcmountain tamer wrote:na i missed out!
didn't get a chance to put in my entry!, ill haver to get in real early next year
So keep training
Don
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Postby black4tress » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:40 am
I have a mate of mine who has missed out so if anyone knows of any drop outs (or scaredy cats) then pls pm. Thanks
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