Thoroughly enjoyed it. First time at Tweedlove and I don’t know whether it’s because it felt like something ‘normal’ again after 18 months largely staring at a screen in my spare room, or because it’s a festival for the thing I enjoy doing the most or what, but the whole event and setup was brilliant.
Cracking vibe throughout – riders and marshals all on top form. Course was great, didn’t much love Stage 1 but only because I’m BarryWhite at cornering. Stages 2 to 4 were ace.
Hit the mark about perfectly for me – enough to keep you focussed but nothing so technical, slipper or steep that it would put off someone fairly new to the sport.
Great to catch up with the squad from Bird.
Oh, and a worthy mention to the chap at Hotlines/Nukeproof/WTB who furnished the brother in law with a brand spanking set of Sam Hill pedals – gratis – when his nylon Nukeproofs disintegrated a mile and a half into the race.
Offered to pay, was flatly and politely refused. Totally over and above the call of duty that and hugely appreciated.
Neither of us were even on Nukeproof bikes, just that pair of pedals.