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Post by crummy on Feb 8, 2010 20:18:41 GMT 10
There was everything to race for, some people this was their chance to qualify for Worlds. For others their first 24hr event, in a team or solo. At the pointy end of the 24hr solo race, this was pay day. This was the first of many events in Australia this year to hand out a large plastic cheque. Could this see the World Champion travel to all qualifying events for this guaranteed financial reward?
One track, one day, two races and a week of rain. This was the setup.
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Post by crummy on Feb 10, 2010 18:44:18 GMT 10
Last years GP series was won by the current 24 Solo World Champ, Jason English. This years series had played host to some of the best riders from NSW and the ACT, including the 24 Solo World Champ 2007, Craig Gordon. Chances were slim that I would be able to walk away with a series win after the great start I had in round one. It was a couple of laps in when the race settled down, the lead two riders had streaked away and that left a couple of us fighting it out for the minor placings. The steep dirt road climb began to tax and I watched with disbelief as a fellow GP rider muscled his way up the climb in the dog. I thought my choice of middle ring and spin may have been a bit soft. The soft soil of the single track had now turned to mud, a good line choice was essential and I took full advantage of the unusual but faster lines I found. If I had been overtaken in the recent dirt road section at the top of the course, I would make it up and then some on the first decent. Check mcrummy.blogspot.com for all the details! |
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