Post by crummy on Jul 28, 2009 19:52:56 GMT 10
Hosted by WSMTB at Springwood's Blue Gum Lodge track the Championships was well supported with over 140 riders. Once again the track was in good condition, short, twisty and mostly single track, there was even a new section with an extra rock garden section. I rode in the Expert category with the likes of fast man Mr Vanos, Mr Lamb and Shane Taylor. They were off like a shot from the start and I did all I could to keep up with them over the seven laps. Again not all competitors finished their laps with three riders DNF. It is a tough little course and where I chose to ride the GT Zaskar for first time. I went on to finish with my fastest lap and place 10th in the Category.
This is my first ride on a hard-tail (HT) and I found myself using different muscles. Two days later and I am still sore, where last weeks 6hr race I recovered overnight. It is possible I am riding using a different style and I still have a lot to learn about riding. Turns out I am a MTB Sitter when it comes to style, but on a HT you cant be a Sitter. Also how sketchy is a HT on the downhill? Yeah I have a lot to learn.
More at mcrummy.blogspot.com
Cant forget to mention the SCUM Clans (the Ws and Bs). I stayed to watch and they were incredably fast, well done all!
This is my first ride on a hard-tail (HT) and I found myself using different muscles. Two days later and I am still sore, where last weeks 6hr race I recovered overnight. It is possible I am riding using a different style and I still have a lot to learn about riding. Turns out I am a MTB Sitter when it comes to style, but on a HT you cant be a Sitter. Also how sketchy is a HT on the downhill? Yeah I have a lot to learn.
More at mcrummy.blogspot.com
Cant forget to mention the SCUM Clans (the Ws and Bs). I stayed to watch and they were incredably fast, well done all!