Did it on a SS, im very tired, got battered, but loved it, well done to the organisers, cant wait for the next series.
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Lee Quarry XC today
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it was a good day, wasn't it?
well done to everyone racing; it was pretty warm and windy in places up there, a tough combination.Posted 2 years ago # -
it was a tough one today!
trev are you the guy on a voodoo? I think i said "well done for singlespeeding" to you
could not imagine doing climbs on it!P.S did anybody find a MaxGear multi tool? The irony is that I won it as a prize in first race and now bloody lost it. My Topeak saddlebag opened up some time during the race so my puncture repair kit, tyre levers, spare tube (which was found thanks to the marshalls) and the multitool was lost!
well gutted
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Was a good one. The heat and the climb have my legs feeling pretty tired now. I completely blew on the last lap.
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i found the tube but i didn't see anything else on the trail near it.
i guess it could have bounced down the side as it was just round past the pond where it's quite narrow and bumpy.tom, you still looked fairly sharp going past me on the last lap (right up on the back section, just before it starts to head back down a bit).
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Well that's good to know, I certainly didn't feel sharp!
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no, i was on the SS'd yeti with jones bars, you couldnt miss me really.... ;0)
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Organisers deserve a pat on the back for this series. They only thing that they've been lucky with is the weather! You can see that they've put a lot into it and each event has a really good atmosphere.
Going to have to dust my singlespeed down and give it a try round there. Think it would be good as it's all up and down. Now have to make a decision about SSUK........
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Ran out of liquid on my 3rd lap, knew I should of used a bigger bottle.
Manchester Trev were you running a 32:16? I was using 32:18 and found that tough! That Yeti looks loverrly - what does it weigh?
Great event looking forward to the autumn series.
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normally use 34x18, but used a 19 as im far from fit at the mo, still struggled up the tramway, and the steep climb after the 1st set of berms, no chance on a SS.....
the yeti is fast, super stiff though, my back is creasing me, weighs about 20-21lbs, with nothing really fancy on it, im happy. i did have a 16.7lb carver 96er that was a bit sketchy due to the light weight, and stans crows tires.... fun though
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I went up to watch and got some pics. Missed riding it but wasn't well
Race series was great though, the organisers did a fab job!
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yeah Trio I was wondering why you were spectating rather that racing, didn't fancy another trophy?
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I have a pile of pics from the race. At least one of everybody who raced.
Plenty of you Manchester Trev (on the tramway climb)!
If any riders would like some pics of themselves then email me (retrorick100 a yahoo dot co dot uk) some numbers and i'll send you some pics.Rick.
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Cracking series it remainds me of the old Mountain Bike club events and the Yorkshire MTB club events.Good Job Well done.
I should of taken some sun screen.
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It was me on the red Voodoo. I run 32:16 and flippin' heck was it hard! Had a nice race with the other two SSers. The guy on the Genesis was a bit handy! anyway, what a beltin' course and a lovely day for it. I am still cream crackered now.Kudos to the organisers and good to meet some nice people.
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Mr Sparkle
I've 15 pics of you if you want them?
My contact details are a above.What no' were u Jough?
Rick.
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I was sort of glad I was topping up my tan rather than racing in today's heat.
well done everyone who didn't pass out
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thanks For the pics.Rickretro
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Jough
No problem.
Rick.Posted 2 years ago # -
Cheers retrorick, any chance of sending them to simonATsoundreductionDOTcoDotuk (can't access my email from wife's laptop - to coin a phrase!)
Multo grazi!Posted 2 years ago # -
I'm off to the pub for a few pints.
I'll check this post + email for more picture requests later.Rick.
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Have one fer me mate!
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Well that was my first MTB race!
Even though i was spanked after the first lap i loved it - the fast flowy singletrack more than made up for the climbs! I filled my camelbak with High5 and it made me feel a bit sick, thought i was going to throw up at one point. gagging for a drink of water all the way round but my bottle was full of high 5 Xtreme! after lap 2 the sicky feeling wore off and the xtreme came in handy for the last lap
There's nothing like getting home after your first ever race and seing your bike covered in mud with a Hope sponsored number on the front. Just need to make it a bit lighter now
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how many laps was it. was it all red or was the black thrown in.
potted up for blast around 1.00pm as i watched the kids for the mrs to have a well deserved lie in.
windy on top aswell
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The course used the red route, none of the black.
I'm still in the pub!
Rick.
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Probably around 6 laps for the racer category.
They were lappin around every 15-17 mins for the fastest racers I think.
Typically a 20 min lap for the weekend warrior class.
I may be slightly out with the times as the course changes every race.Hic!
Rick.
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Nice pics retrorick!
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Tombell.
I have some pics of you racing if you want them?
Rick.
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I helped to marshal on the day and really enjoyed it. Fantastic event.
I was the first one at the top of the quarry and then moved over to where the Have a Go Heroes and the rest, split towards the end of the race.Sorry if I may have sounded a bit annoying by saying 'Keep going'.
I just thought it was a bit different from 'Well done' all the time. Posted 2 years ago # -
was a good day, came away a little sunburnt.
started off marshaling the path crossing.. then spent the last part of the race walking around seeing if there was anybody who wanted rotating.
nice to get a little surplus of folk willing to marshal the race.
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Have just found out i came last in the weekend warrior category by 2 minutes. Although from the photos rick sent i looked pretty good! If you're going to be sh*t, may as well be sh&t in style, i say
I stopped on lap 3 to go for a wee
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I stopped on lap 3 to go for a wee
Nowt wrong with that. I stopped for a snack in the 2nd lap of my first race.
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i saw one guy sat in the shade rolling a cigarette!
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Didn't you learn anything at school?
You should of gone before you started.Did you wee off the top of those big cliffs then.
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