Right your on, meet you at the top? You have no chance on the last 2 downhill sections btw 
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Average loop time for Cwmcarn?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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LoCo:
Just eBay'd myself a sh1t load of these:
Check-mate.
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We did a run-bike-run there at the weekend. It is a great loop for measuring performance, so shall be doing it more through the summer
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This magic 37min that is always bandied about - I think it's impossible on the current loop in its current state. I've managed 44min (starting at the archway, finishing at the final style before re-entering the carpark) by taking the climb at race pace and descending rapidly but not balls to the wall (ie. puncture avoidance!). I'd imagine sub40min is possible but only for the top elite riders.
And another thing, I don't get all this cynical 'I did it in 12mins on my niche to the power of rad bike' : it's only a bit of competition - the sort that is apparent in every trail centre every weekend!
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Hang on.... Archway? You mean at the carpark? totally forgotten where that is...
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Damn you ricks, you've tricked me into having to ride my bike
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Top end of the carpark where the cwm down uplift starts
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I know someone that did 3 loops on his cove stiffee in 36,37 and 38 mins.
Although it was on the old course and he did concede some years later that he was either a) lying or b) wrong.
I can do it in 50 mins on my SS. Anyone that can't do that is a tub of Gravy.
Willy waved. In your face.
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I did a 58 min last week. That does include stopping for a pee, and the 'freeride' section. On a traditional 100mm hardtail.
Totally dry and thought the trail was very smooth in the top sections. The climb is easier now, but there are still some parts which can stall the bike so cost me time.
Who cares about timing, just ride what you feel comfy and enjoy the ride
Strangely I do enjoy the ride, particularly when I am going as fast as possible.
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Let me know when your racing, I'll come along and show you the slow time averages Joes do, it's way slower than you guys, you best my slowness!
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