Slightly different format to our usual MSG routine saw us arrive and get setup. With the help of the folks we finally managed to get in a practice lap together. The plan was to follow the first race out of the gates and sight any tricky sections baggies and all ..
Race time and Nate was first up with a great course with off camber, fast downhill, uphill switchbacks and a grassy start/finish loop.
'Alisconsistent' was next in the sport cat. with some very tricky sections and sooo many roots to keep you focused. With 3 laps completed and the weather on the change she came in wanting to do another lap!
Last was the vets, the pre-race warm up was in a deluge and with thunder and lightning forecast we were warned of a potential race black flag. The grid littered pro's and national riders this was going to be character building race for me. The lightning didn't materialise but the course felt the effects of the downpour making the root sections even more interesting.
All in all a great day out and well organised SouthernXC event.
Roots and Rain
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Event photo's (Mine)
Did I mention Ringo's and Ski bobs...
