Kielder Octoberfest Race. RB Team Entries Wanted 10th Oct

zigzag · Oct 11, 2009

Results are up:

http://www.kieldertrailreavers.co.uk/downloads/oktoberfest2009results.pdf

71 entrants, 6 NS, 14 DNF. Sobering reading, especially when you look at the 50+ guys :shock:

velomaniac · Oct 12, 2009

Results further show how tough it was and poor ZigZag was right, of the completers of the race he was 2nd last but that means the stragglers Si seen were definitely not up to Aarons high standards

Well done all but I think SS might be more our bag provided of course they don't start taking it seriously

kaiser · Oct 13, 2009

So folks,a few days have passed, would you do it again? If not Keilder, the enduro format? Did you learn anything from the ordeal?

The Ken · Oct 13, 2009

I didn't realise it was an enduro, - I thought they were more 8 - 10 hours in the saddle - like dusk till dawn, relentless and mayhem

kaiser · Oct 13, 2009

Well mtb marathon, enduro etc. Definitely focusing on distance rather than tech or racing IMO.

Dr S · Oct 13, 2009

Not for me. It was all about stamina and endurance and a little boring TBH. Apart from the final descent there was no skill or bike handling ability involved. I'm never going to be able to devote the time to get fit enough for this type of event so won't be bothering again.
I do like the idea of competition though and must admit to looking at some pretty bad ass looking DH bikes on Sunday in one of the big bike stores.

Retro DH anyone?

sinnett177 · Oct 13, 2009

Dr S":1vyuvn3c said:
Apart from the final descent there was no skill or bike handling ability involved.

Retro DH anyone?

Sorry Si, I just couldn't help myself

kaiser · Oct 13, 2009

sinnett177":226ko0ca said:
Dr S":226ko0ca said:

Apart from the final descent there was no skill or bike handling ability involved.

Retro DH anyone?

Click to expand...

Sorry Si, I just couldn't help myself

Definite mincer award

kaiser · Oct 13, 2009

Dr S":11fxmmbv said:
Not for me. It was all about stamina and endurance and a little boring TBH. Apart from the final descent there was no skill or bike handling ability involved. I'm never going to be able to devote the time to get fit enough for this type of event so won't be bothering again.
I do like the idea of competition though and must admit to looking at some pretty bad ass looking DH bikes on Sunday in one of the big bike stores.

Retro DH anyone?

I'd spoke to big.eck about downhilling before though I think retro downhill is maybe a bridge too far. Was thinking of hiring a bike maybe at Inners or Fort Bill.

big.eck · Oct 13, 2009

kaiser":2yhi72v8 said:
Dr S":2yhi72v8 said:

Not for me. It was all about stamina and endurance and a little boring TBH. Apart from the final descent there was no skill or bike handling ability involved. I'm never going to be able to devote the time to get fit enough for this type of event so won't be bothering again.
I do like the idea of competition though and must admit to looking at some pretty bad ass looking DH bikes on Sunday in one of the big bike stores.

Retro DH anyone?

Click to expand...

I'd spoke to big.eck about downhilling before though I think retro downhill is maybe a bridge too far. Was thinking of hiring a bike maybe at Inners or Fort Bill.

you should go for it.......... honestly it's nuts

or am i nuts ?

who cares its fun......... you'll hae to get up here and get a wee shot on the beast

Kielder Octoberfest Race. RB Team Entries Wanted 10th Oct

zigzag

velomaniac

kaiser

The Ken

kaiser

Dr S

Old School Grand Master

sinnett177

kaiser

kaiser

big.eck

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