Training Log Archive: robw

Willo 50k mtb race at wingello. Another race against Thomas. It rained a lot in the night so I was expecting the worst but at least it stopped raining just before the start. I wasn't super aggressive at the start and Thomas got away straight away. We were both in queues but it was so muddy in the first part I couldn't really have gone much quicker anyway. Got a bit more confident once we got onto the sandier tracks but it was hard work moving through the groups in front. It got some clear track after the big fire trail section. Thomas was 5min up on me after the first lap. The second lap was a lot quieter and just plugged away, didn't feel too bad when the finish came up but hadn't caught Thomas, he was 3 min ahead of me so at least I gained a few min on the second lap which was 4min faster than the first. Good fun anyway, it's a great area to ride.

Drove up to wingello with Thomas and Ian Prosser in the arvo for tomorrow's willo race. Got there about 4 and it was freezing but quickly put up the tent and went out for a lap of the course. Great fun riding with a mix of pines eucalypts big ferns and a few rocky sections mixed in with lots of fast flows track. Headed into bundanoon in the drizzle for dinner afterwards, the promising looking pub was booked out but ended up getting some decent pizza.

Last minute willo training with Thomas on Bruce ridge after work. Came close to a big crash which wasn't confidence inspiring.

After work Bruce ridge ride, busy day so didn't leave till pretty late and Thomas wasn't feeling great so a pretty short ride before steak and beer. They'd run out of steaks so gave us a lamb burger instead.