Zako
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Post by Zako on Jul 8, 2011 19:33:20 GMT 1
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 11, 2011 8:23:53 GMT 1
Don't forget to pre-enter the nationals BEFORE Wednesday 13 July 2011 8pm if you are intending to enter the Elite, Junior, Vets, Masters etc.
For the other races (S3, S4, youth) you can either pre-enter or register on the day.
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Post by barryvankellett on Jul 11, 2011 22:34:16 GMT 1
Here Martin - Whats the pace gonna be like in that Masters category? I am now old enough to qualify! I don't want to be getting lapped and pulled out of the race like!!
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 11, 2011 22:45:58 GMT 1
Barry, nothing you can't handle. You should do well in Masters, top half easy, top 10 doable, top 5 if it all goes well for you and the course is to your liking.
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Post by barryvankellett on Jul 11, 2011 22:47:06 GMT 1
I'll sleep on it. If I have nightmares I will go in S3  |
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Post by Zako on Jul 15, 2011 10:22:21 GMT 1
2 days til the Champs ;D course preview and features video here : www.mtbireland.com/?p=567course looks class, speaks for itself saying Robin Seymour built and designed it  |
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Post by barryvankellett on Jul 15, 2011 11:41:25 GMT 1
I want Martin to go down the tombstone in front of me first. I took the lead on the slade chute. It's your turn Marty!
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 15, 2011 12:03:24 GMT 1
Yeez, thanks Barry.  Now why do the words to "Full Metal Jacket" pop into my head.... If I die in the combat zone at the nationals Box me up and ship me home Pin my medals upon my chest Tell my Mom I done my best Bury my body to six foot down 'til you hear it hit the ground When it hits the bottom you'll hear me say - I wanna be your drill instructor a mountain biker....  Bring on the pain!  |
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Post by deek on Jul 15, 2011 21:35:59 GMT 1
Need to worth it at 40 quid for us 3  ...thought there would be some sort of family ticket.....might not race as its the same time as the boyos |
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 17, 2011 22:32:25 GMT 1
Great day at the nationals. Super course. Fast, tricky in places. Didn't go near the Tombstone apart from look down it. Some poor guy nose dived off it. Neck and shoulder injuries suspected. Waiting to hear.
Barry got a puncture on his last lap
Zak got a mechanical
Ben completed his course.
I got round in top 10 I think
Waiting for our race results to appear.
I'm working on the photos now.
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Post by barryvankellett on Jul 17, 2011 22:50:14 GMT 1
Great day at the nationals. Super course. Fast, tricky in places. Didn't go near the Tombstone apart from look down it. Some poor guy nose dived off it. Neck and shoulder injuries suspected. Waiting to hear. Barry got a puncture on his last lap Zak got a mechanical Ben completed his course. I got round in top 10 I think Waiting for our race results to appear. I'm working on the photos now. Well Done Marty! I was gutted about the puncture so close to the end. Was going alright as well. But at the same time It was a great course and i was happy with the ride I had put in so its not all bad. I wasn't ever gonna win it but top 10 would have been nice. Least I know I can possibly do it now. That 4th lap was tough though when you arent used to it. Made silly mistakes and one ultimately led to the puncture. Not to worry! |
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 17, 2011 23:17:02 GMT 1
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Post by Zako on Jul 18, 2011 8:51:46 GMT 1
Rear mech and back derailleur was wrecked...rear mechs bent and back derailleur got stuck in the spokes  Olympic standard course-fast flowing and good technical sections, especially the drop off in the main forest and the Tombstone (which I rode ;D) scary stuff that tombstone, literally at an angle of 90 degrees  |
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Post by manuel6b on Jul 18, 2011 9:51:00 GMT 1
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Post by barryvankellett on Jul 18, 2011 11:56:47 GMT 1
Congratulations Marty! Super result.
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...thought there would be some sort of family ticket.....might not race as its the same time as the boyos 
