Here is the GPS trace of Sundays Route
CRC Selkirk Marathon 100K route: 71.99 km in 6h:23m:31s
Tracked using Endomondo
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Sunday 24 July 2011
CRC Selkirk MTB Marathon - The Event
What a great day!
The sun was splitting the trees all day and the trails were sweet.
I arrived at Selkirk rugby club around 9.30, for the pre-race briefing (thought i'd better listen this time) and met up with Andy, and Dave, Shaun and Greg from MTB-Borders.
The buzzer went off at 10am, and we were off, heading for Bowhill and the Duchess Drive.
This is one of my favourite trails, as it climbs through the forest to open moor land, before a choice of 3 great descents. Todays descent (as last years) finished at Fastheugh - christened 'The Sheep Encounter'.
Fortunately, there were no sheep encounters today, and before long, we were on a freshly cut section of single track through Black Andrew wood. I had a small over-the-bars moment while dropping down the steep bank onto the single track, but apart from that it was great.
The next section was the climb from Yarrowford, up past the Youth Hostle to the Rocky Road - with the days first section of 'portage' Everyone was pushing up, as the hill is so steep. Once we reached the SUW, it's a short climb to the 3 Brethren - the highest point of the day.
Walt and Toni from MTB-Borders were waiting here to cheer us on, but did not notice me as i wasn't wearing my usual orange Mellow Johnny's top.
The next section is the Yair trails that i've ridden 100's of times, and i love.
I managed to catch and pass Andy just after the Yair trails. Then, it's a short road section to Elibank and the switch backs. These are so steep, and the trees are so close to the trail, there's not a breath of air. After reaching the top, there's a couple of really muddy sections of single track past Elibank castle, and then back onto the road heading for Traquair,
The next section uses the 7 stanes trails at Innerleithen - Traquair XC. Again, this is a trail i've ridden 100's of times, but it's not easy with 60k in your legs.
Once at the top, there's the Brown Knowe descent (my fav.) heading back to the 3 Brethren. Andy caught me here, so we kept each other company from then on.
Once we reached the 3 Bretheren for the second time, it's down the Corbie Linn road all the way back to Selkirk - a super fast descent of around 3k to the finish
6hrs 20ish, free T-shirt and water bottle.
Twas a good day
The sun was splitting the trees all day and the trails were sweet.
I arrived at Selkirk rugby club around 9.30, for the pre-race briefing (thought i'd better listen this time) and met up with Andy, and Dave, Shaun and Greg from MTB-Borders.
The buzzer went off at 10am, and we were off, heading for Bowhill and the Duchess Drive.
This is one of my favourite trails, as it climbs through the forest to open moor land, before a choice of 3 great descents. Todays descent (as last years) finished at Fastheugh - christened 'The Sheep Encounter'.
Fortunately, there were no sheep encounters today, and before long, we were on a freshly cut section of single track through Black Andrew wood. I had a small over-the-bars moment while dropping down the steep bank onto the single track, but apart from that it was great.
The next section was the climb from Yarrowford, up past the Youth Hostle to the Rocky Road - with the days first section of 'portage' Everyone was pushing up, as the hill is so steep. Once we reached the SUW, it's a short climb to the 3 Brethren - the highest point of the day.
Walt and Toni from MTB-Borders were waiting here to cheer us on, but did not notice me as i wasn't wearing my usual orange Mellow Johnny's top.
The next section is the Yair trails that i've ridden 100's of times, and i love.
I managed to catch and pass Andy just after the Yair trails. Then, it's a short road section to Elibank and the switch backs. These are so steep, and the trees are so close to the trail, there's not a breath of air. After reaching the top, there's a couple of really muddy sections of single track past Elibank castle, and then back onto the road heading for Traquair,
The next section uses the 7 stanes trails at Innerleithen - Traquair XC. Again, this is a trail i've ridden 100's of times, but it's not easy with 60k in your legs.
Once at the top, there's the Brown Knowe descent (my fav.) heading back to the 3 Brethren. Andy caught me here, so we kept each other company from then on.
Once we reached the 3 Bretheren for the second time, it's down the Corbie Linn road all the way back to Selkirk - a super fast descent of around 3k to the finish
Twas a good day
Saturday 23 July 2011
Chain Reaction Cycles Selkirk Marathon - Registration
I've just been to the rugby club in Selkirk to Register for tomorrows marathon.
The sun is shining, and it looks like tomorrow is going to be a good day.
I took my bike for a spin this morning after some basic prep, and everything is working well. Just home my legs are too.
The sun is shining, and it looks like tomorrow is going to be a good day.
I took my bike for a spin this morning after some basic prep, and everything is working well. Just home my legs are too.
Sunday 17 July 2011
New Jersey has arrived!!!
I arrived home late Friday night after 10 days in Spain.
Waiting behind the door was a package from 张东亚.
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Waiting behind the door was a package from 张东亚.
Just in time for the CRC Selkirk Marathon next Sunday.
The quality is really good, and the fit is perfect.
Cheers 张东亚. :)
The quality is really good, and the fit is perfect.
Cheers 张东亚. :)
Friday 15 July 2011
Chain Reaction Cycles MTB Marathon Round 4 Selkirk 100km
Just signed up for this event. It starts in the town where I live. It will be the 5th year I have taken part.
With 1 week to go, I've no idea what the weather holds, as i'm currently in Spain enjoying a family holiday (with a wee bit of MTB thrown in)
Looking forward to it.
More details here
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With 1 week to go, I've no idea what the weather holds, as i'm currently in Spain enjoying a family holiday (with a wee bit of MTB thrown in)
Looking forward to it.
More details here
Sunday 3 July 2011
Yarrowford Trailquest - Another Podium Finish!!
Well would you believe it! Another 2nd place in the Mens Pairs with Gary Douglas!
255 points. Very happy with that.
Although we did miss a 30 point control by not dibbing, first place would still have been beyond our reach, but only by 5 points!
Not to worry, Alpine Bike gift voucher, High 5 energy goodies and another water bottle on their way back home.
This should put us firmly in second place overall.
The event was organised by Walter and Toni of MTB-Borders. It was a 4hr event (normally only 3hrs) as it was part of the British Championship. A tricky course for their first event.
Gary's now an old hand after completing his second event.
His map reading skills still left a lot to be desired, but even after 4 hours, he maintained a steady pace.
From MTB-Borders, In the Women's Solo's Mitch McFarlane finished 5th with 170 points on her first event.
In the Generation section, Ellie and Richard Scott got 3rd with 60 points.
In the mixed pairs, Keith and Lynne Brydon strengthened their lead at the top of the table with 308 points.
Next Trailquest is Wark - Sunday 4th September.
Next event for me is The CRC Selkirk Marathon - Sunday 24th July - but not before 2 weeks in sunny Spain.
Next event for me is The CRC Selkirk Marathon - Sunday 24th July - but not before 2 weeks in sunny Spain.
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