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On the calm side of the finish line at the Briars Highland Fling riders are quick to tell anyone and everyone their tale of woe from the event. Cramps 30kms in, flat tyres (plural), dehydration following bad fluid calculations, feeling amazing then blowing like a volcano…. We’ve heard them all, but when it happens to us out on the track it dominates our short term memories of the event.Continue reading “Overcoming Obstacles at the Briars Highland Fling”
I raced the NSW XC Series in 2009 and 2010 and enjoyed seeing new trails and the challenge of racing well throughout the both series to hold on the women’s lead. I remember finding the racing really exciting, but also feeling quite nervous during the lead up to each event. I think it’s the words ‘state series’ which do it – it makes the events sound more serious than the regular old hit out even though they’re some of the most fun, laid back and social events around.Continue reading “Fast, Fun and Flowy: Real Insurance NSW State XC 3”
The Scott 24 Hour in Canberra is one of the biggest weekends on the mountain bike calendar. The field is huge, riders are pumping and heaps of bike industry folk fill up the crit track with tents and talk. Time off the bike is as high-energy as time on it.Continue reading “There’s Something Special About the Scott”
If you’re heading to the Scott 24 Hour race this weekend don’t forget to check out the event program. It’s fun, it’s humourous and it includes all the important information in quick and refreshing ways. I enjoyed being involved in the writing side in a small way as well.
Standing on the start line for the Kowalski Classic I was so excited about the race ahead. I’ve been feeling really strong on the bike lately and was looking forward to a good, solid race. I joked with the people next to me about the frosty temps, peeled off my warm down jacket and looked forward to glowing with the warmth of racing in a few short minutes. That feeling never came.Continue reading “Kowalski Classic”
Kath Bicknell