Mud, Sweat and Gears 2012

VWsurfbum

looks simular to last year, so i wonder if they'll reverse it?

CODHAM PARK MTB

its not like last year

evo3ben

Its looking good two weeks leading up to the Codham but then again, you never can tell lol. Hopefully semi slicks! 8)

VWsurfbum

CODHAM PARK MTB wrote:

its not like last year

Loved it last year, you did a great job on it then.
So are you telling us its less enjoyable this year?

Monty13a

Yes it is in reverse but it’s not the same as last year. A bit in the lower woods is similar but in reverse.
The mud should dry out apart from when you exit the lower wood.

VW if you like pain your find it enjoyable

bigdawg

does that mean theres a river or stream crossing ??

IhateDNS

Has url and user Monty13a been killed off

Endo is sad - nothing matched your search criteria.

Monty13a

Killed off!..... :? As I said they are still working on course so I was waiting till I go over again to have another look, but yes one small water crossing (Flat) but that’s one of the easiest parts of the course.

bigdawg

given the good weather - do you reckon semi slicks for the race??

Monty13a

Yes they should be fine.
Jason is rolling all the course making it as smooth as he can.

bigdawg

couldnt tarmac the water bit as well could he...??!

IhateDNS

Link wasn't working other day! Looks good


Hope it's not made to much longer if changed.

C0LL0

Can't wait, stepped up to the 2hour race for this round

stylish

Good luck with the stepup Collo, you will love it, just dont get sucked into the first lap antics!
I have written off 2012 on the MTB, be back at dusk till dawn if i am lucky, and no more watching MSg either, next one clashes with holiday, and then the road trip to Le Mans for the 24hour race..........

C0LL0

Cheers Stylish, I think holiday and le mans 24hr sound much more fun ; can I come ?????????

bigdawg

second what stylish says - you cant win a race on the first lap but you sure as hell can lose it...!

just sit back and enjoy it!....kinda

sdminus

IhateDNS wrote:

Link wasn't working other day! Looks good


Hope it's not made to much longer if changed.

hi,

does anybody have a gps file .gpx i think for a test ride of the course on friday ??

scott

VWsurfbum

Its private land (someones back garden) so you can't

sdminus

oh ok. i presume its open to ride on saturday ?

VWsurfbum

Nope that's why there's practice before the race on Sunday.

sdminus

nice !!!

pilch

Is there anywhere to camp nearby? I was thinking of making a weekend of it...

VWsurfbum

not that i know of, bugger all around the area to be honest.

I am now entered into the "Open" catagory, first race of the year, no training but looking forward to seeing how far down the pack i've slipped?

bigdawg

What time does the 'open' start is that a morning or afternoon race?

the weather forcasts are all over the place at hte moment - if it rains here itll make hylands look like a walk in the park...

However the description of the new course looks promising - hills, open, overtaking !! please just let me have hot weather for that one!!!

VWsurfbum

10:00 start, only reason i can do it TBH, No2's birthday and Mothers BBQ in afternoon.

I know what you mean about the weather. i'm not changing my tyres from whats on there until closer the time

C0LL0

I've got drys on for tonights beastway and they are staying on for Sunday...... cause it's gonna be DRY HOT SUNNY DRY HOT HOT HOT SUNNY, well you get the picture what I want anyway

VWsurfbum

Weekday Blast returns!!

Should you wish to pre-ride the course before Sunday’s practice session I will be guiding groups round from 6pm. Follow the directions attached. Should you miss the 6pm start its ok as we’ll be doing multiple laps and you can join in when we return to the event village. Please do not ride around the grounds alone.

Cost = £3

doesnt say what day though?

See how the weather looks, not sure wether to go full on dry with a small block 8 on the front and Stans the Crow on the rear, or play it safe and stay where i am?

bigdawg

C0LL0 wrote:

I've got drys on for tonights beastway and they are staying on for Sunday...... cause it's gonna be DRY HOT SUNNY DRY HOT HOT HOT SUNNY, well you get the picture what I want anyway

keep wishing because the forecast is now saying otherwise!

pilch

I think it will have to rain a lot to make that much difference, unless the ground there is already exceptionally boggy and waterlogged... I usually do better when its a bog fest anyway

bigdawg

did you do last years race?!?!

In the space of 5 minutes it went from dusty dry to so much clay mud on your tyres you couldnt ride!