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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 18, 2014 16:06:17 GMT
Well it appears that I've entered my first race.......
Signed up for the Novice/First Timer category.
Looks like it's 2 laps of a 5k course so I should manage it lol.
No route info yet but looking back on youtube doesn't look too bad over the last couple of years.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 19:33:01 GMT
Nah - can't bring myself to pay to ride where I ride anyway - for free!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 23:32:43 GMT
Nah - can't bring myself to pay to ride where I ride anyway - for free! Bloody tight , it's a bout taking part in somthing mate  Trust me I enjoy doing little events gives you a challange and the motivation to get ya bike out !! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 23:33:27 GMT
Well it appears that I've entered my first race.......
Signed up for the Novice/First Timer category.
Looks like it's 2 laps of a 5k course so I should manage it lol.
No route info yet but looking back on youtube doesn't look too bad over the last couple of years.
So has anyone else entered? Good luck pal wish you the best of luck |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 19, 2014 1:00:36 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:54:41 GMT
I've got a skills lesson to pay for. I'd have a go at somewhere I didn't know, but not Cannock.
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Post by Chris on Dec 19, 2014 12:25:06 GMT
I've got a skills lesson to pay for. I'd have a go at somewhere I didn't know, but not Cannock. Where is this, and how much if you don't mind me asking ? |
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Post by rcarter1 on Jan 2, 2015 17:47:14 GMT
Id love to enter, but does anyone know the difference in ability between first timers and enthusiastic males?
And is it a real race? Ive done a couple of cross country events but they were 'just for fun' events so no real competitive timings
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 3, 2015 15:16:24 GMT
The route for first timers is shorter.
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Post by rcarter1 on Jan 3, 2015 19:23:36 GMT
Well i joined the enthusiastic male class anyway, in for a penny and all that
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 6, 2015 16:49:53 GMT
I defo won't be challenging for a podium (regardless of lack of lycra).
Doing it purely for fun and the experience.
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Post by rcarter1 on Jan 7, 2015 9:33:14 GMT
I refuse to wear anything in which you can see the outline of my junk haha!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 18:45:32 GMT
Tempted to enter for a laugh
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 7, 2015 19:07:22 GMT
Apparently there are a few places left for the fun catagory.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2015 19:14:38 GMT
Apparently there are a few places left for the fun catagory. Didn't realise there was limited numbers. Bugger! No money for a while... Same here I'm bloody skint at mow  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 22, 2015 16:52:04 GMT
Did the course pre-ride this morning.
Should be a good fun course.
Break out the mud tyres though!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 16:56:27 GMT
Good on ya mate. Hope you enjoy it. When is it?
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 22, 2015 17:13:50 GMT
Next Sunday @ 9:30.
Doing the 2 lap beginner race - hoping to finish it in around an hour.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 1, 2015 16:39:27 GMT
Great race today.
Really enjoyed it despite the gloopy mud lol.
Was aiming for 1 hour, and with the conditions wasn't entirely sure I was going to do it.
Finished in around 55 minutes which was pleased with.
Looking forward to the next one!
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 1, 2015 17:14:17 GMT
I refuse to wear anything in which you can see the outline of my junk haha! 
you mean like this? 
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 1, 2015 17:45:13 GMT
Some people were taking it far too serious.
Warming up on a road bike on roller.
Gazeebos with massive tool chests.
I took my bike off the roof, rode it round the car park to check brakes and gears and then dropped the tyre pressures a tad - job done!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 18:37:45 GMT
Mr Motozulu and I dropped by to see a bit of racing. We got there just in time to see the end of a woman's race  I must admit, I was a bit surprised at how little there was going on. At last years Summer Classic there were stalls selling stuff and stuff happening all over the campsite. It was a brilliant atmosphere. All we saw today was a car selling coffee and a burger stall. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, I was just surprised really. Was this your first race? Will you be entering the Summer Classic? |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 1, 2015 20:41:39 GMT
Yes was my first race.
Will be there for the Summer Classic.
Think there were some 'conservation issues' this weekend, weren't able to use a tanoy system and some areas where off limits due to a rare nesting bird or something.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 8:17:41 GMT
Yes, well done mate and we popped up to see if we could spot you, which would have been quite some feat really as we haven't a clue what you look like, so unless you were racing with a massive 'I am Dirk off MTB-UK' sign on you, it was a bit of a waste of time really . I was surprised at how 'small' the event was too, compared to the summer one which is really busy, with good stalls, freebies etc. By the way, me and Jay are on about going down to Bird bikes together now - so I'll let you know when we are going just in case you fancy it. It will be a midweek thing though. |
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Trust me I enjoy doing little events gives you a challange and the motivation to get ya bike out !!
