Round 2 of the SMBO series was at the 7 stanes Glentress trail centre.
There was snow on the ground when I started, but it soon turned into a bright sunny (if a wee bit cold) day.
Normally I prefer the more natural located rounds of this series, as I feel the one-way system that trail centres use restricts navigation, but with all the forest roads, and even some walking trails in use, It was looking like a good venue.
I am noticing a big difference in the level of competition between the pairs series i took part in last year, and the solos this year.
I planned my route based on 3 areas to cover, and allowed myself a set period of time for each area.
Things were going really well until the last 15 minutes, when i went over the bars on a fast downhill section, not only hurting my neck, but also breaking my map-board.
I decided to collect a few of the easier points on the way back to the finish, rather than pushing myself for the extra points, so i was back with a couple of minutes to spare.
I finished 15th, with a score of 310 points (which is my highest score ever at an SMBO event). I probably should have made it into the top 10 if I hadn't have crashed, but that's the way it goes sometimes.
For reference, a score of 310 points in the pairs would have got me 2nd place, 20 points behind the winners.
My route can be found here
The next round is on the 6th May at Achray and Callander. More info here
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