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First ever race and i came 23rd. I'd love to say that was overall but i only did the half enduro 🙂
I did the half in 2hr 47mins which means i got lapped by about the top 12 doing the full distance! Im happy with what i did given that i have only just got back on the bike after 3 months off. The front runners must be on another planet fitness wise!
I loved it although the climbs were brutally long, my legs were gone by the end so glad i did the half. The down side for me was the inevitable bottle necks on the singletrack in places especially first half. I knew i could go quicker but there was no chances to pass. People carrying bikes is places was annoying but when your pace and line is held up sometimes i guess you dont have a choice.
Overall i loved it and i will defo be back for the one at grizedale in september and i have definitely got the bug.
JB
Note to self - Sat: cannock + grizedale, Sun: Whinlatter, Mon: Scarfell(hike) seriously destroys your legs!! 🙂
3:44 for me, but my back is still aching now
it was a hard event for sure.
But a lot of fun. I say that now, but felt battered since Sunday
Video out now at:
enjoy!
ppm, cool in it a few times!! In red and white kit!! 8)
Great video, chapeau.
Nice vid. I like the way it's mostly downhill, I don't quite remember it that way 🙂
Woo Im on it at 1:48 in red and white fame beckons
initt at beginning on 2nd row of start, but was going too fast as we set offf to get better shot 😉
You did indeed, had a wee chat at the finish as well (after you'd dropped me). You were going well in fairness, thankfully I perked up a bit after the juice van and managed to get to the finish in one piece. Man I hate that 2hr slump I get.How's the back?
back is in agony, not ridden since. You must of past me as i was fixing puncture at bottom of blue loop descent. Someone said 'unlucky' to me anyway. Got a 1hr 45 min slump for about 15 mins where i felt very weak but felt alright as i rode with you. That drink van was a saviour i think. Be back next year deffo. Rob was a machine though he did hold us up on the descents but on the climbs he was in another league (there was me, him n 2 others for near first lap).
Anyway, those who did it and are doing Kielder, its like that but 3.5 times longer. Best get training 😉 😥 😆