Kurrajong Classic - Sunday 2nd August

[T-Bone]

Sorry for the late reminder.

Entries are closing this weekend for the Kurrajong Classic. Nice race not too far away. There is a big descent followed by a nice climb, but if you can make it through that you'll be fine, otherwise it can be a very early end to your race.

I'm still trying to decide if i'll be racing, and currently i'm leaning that way.

[weiyun]

See http://dhbc.org.au/index.php?pr=Ride__Race_Calendar

[mikesbytes]

When I click on the Web site, I get a blank

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... /09158.htm

That's from online entry

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.a ... y/20237/0/

[T-Bone]

At least you've entered. I almost forgot i had decided i would race this one. I'm entered with a couple minute to spare.

[mikesbytes]

Yes I've entered, but I have no idea what the race actually is

[T-Bone]

graded scratch race. Just make sure you'll be able to get up the first hill.

[mikesbytes]

mmm... I'm not as good on hills as I was in 08

What is the start time ?

[T-Bone]

11:30am for Div 3. 9:30am Div 2, but i'm guessing Div 3.

[mikesbytes]

What a great race, recommend it for everyone. Here's my report.

Having had it drummed into me about getting up that first hill, I hit the bottom in last place, James went to the left and rode up the breakdown lane, while I filtered thru the riders, when I got to the top, I was in front of most of the riders but still 10metres behind the front bunch.

I worked really really hard with 4 other riders, for about 5k but we just couldn't bridge the gap, eventually it was out to about 100mtrs and I'd been running on 95% and it was time to quit, so I rolled off the back and waited for the next bunch about 15 riders, which was riding at a more modest 43kph and felt a lot more comfortable. We swallowed the 4 riders and found a bit more pace.

Second time up the hill and the group discinerated with me and 5 other riders leaving the rest behind, 2 others managed to catch us and we started mopping up dropped riders from the front bunch, like a rock gathering moss the bunch grew.

With 3k to go there were another 4 riders ahead which we had to catch and sure enough we got them on the line.

Data from an NCSS rider;
Time: 1h 45m 46s
Distance: 63.5k (computer), claimed was 66k
Average speed based on computer is 36.0kph

I would rate this race more difficult than Ken Dinnerval so I see that matching my Ken Dinnerval 2008 average speed is a predictor that my form has returned.

Great to see Eugene at the top of the hill encouraging James and I on.

[micklan]

Well done Mike -