Originally from the IOM but have traveled back for the last 2 events
Looking forward to this year again.
True, the course is a bit rubbish, and if you get caught out on a bit of singlestrack, then you’ll be travelling down it at a rodies ‘one and only MTB ride of the year’ pace – but if you get it right, its bloody good fun flying past everyone
The atmosphere is great, the local support is amazing, the climbs brutal and the finish is the biggest relief i’ve ever known
I’ve ‘just’ missed out on gold in the last 2 events, so intend to fix that this year
The looks on Scud’s face as he crossed the finish line last year was brilliant, as was being told the man on the fatbike (Johntheclimber) was riding his bike 15 miles back to the hotel after the race!
Nutter!
Great event and well worth doing – but its tougher than you’ll ever imagine
There are only a few places left – so be quick!