Mountain Biking race (Attakwas MTB Challenge) 7:32:34 [4] 126.18 km (16.7 kph) +2559m
shoes: Specialized Epic Comp 2006
0630 - Boy was that a long race. Flew down Friday, caught a life with Bubbles and James to Oudtshoorn where we camped the night. I started well, staying with the leading ladies until 35km, where I put my bike in a hole. Another crash about a km later when my bar ends hooked some fynbos. I blew, struggling to about 55km where I recovered somewhat, but it was still a long, slow drag to the finish. Beautiful race, worth it I think. Some very challenging terrain that really slows down your average speed. The last 50km is dirt road, but still challenging. There are plans to make this section more technical next year. I had a bad race, but a good training session. Should have been up to 1 hr faster. Not as fit as I though / was hoping I was. Flew back again on Sunday. Tm 7.21.52 Av 17.1 Mx 59.1
