Today sure was a successful one, with over $35,000 raised by the Victorian Mtb Community, for the Bush Fire victims at the 6hr Enduro out at the You Yangs.
There was a great atmosphere with over 300 competitors, a tough yet fun course was set, with plenty of climbing & some of the fastest bermed flowing single track you'll find anywhere.
It was on from the gun, with Willo (Racing in a pair with Nicky) & Clacker (Solo) setting the early blistering pace, I made a conscious decision to hold back & ride a more realistic pace due to the amount of climbing, whilst keeping an eye on Evan Franzke (Kona Solo rider) a couple of switch backs ahead.
Then the race started to play into my hands, passing Clacker whilst he was on the side of the track after crashing, then a couple of laps later passing Evan whilst taking a drink in his tent.
Clacker catching me at about the 3hr mark, telling me he was suffering from a sore shoulder due the crash, doing half a lap together he then flatted, not long after deciding to pull the pin.
Whist maintaining a strong & steady pace at the 4hr mark I was holding a 5-10min gap on Evan,
deciding not to give chase to save his legs for Otway next weekend.
That ladies & gentlemen was the ball game as I had half an hour on Geoff Weitz taking 2nd, allowing me to finish up 20mins early.
Got to be happy with that, picking up some good early points in the Vic Enduro Series, as it was the 1st round.
Jac did well picking up 2nd in the womens Solo.
So a good day was had by all!!!
Thanks to the Kaos Crew for feeding & taking care of Jac & I,
To BMC for providing the ultimate Enduro race bike(FOURSTROKE 01), it almost feels like cheating this bike goes so well, climbs like a hard tail & handles like a dream on the descents, with the RITCHIE Z min tires hooking into the dry conditions perfectly.
Live to ride, Ride to live,
Troy
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