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« Reply #165 on: March 25, 2013, 09,02:23 AM » |
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I finished 9th in ironman! Fair to say I am absolutely stoked with that result. Tim finished 12th in ironman for another great result Seano and Pauly finished 23 in class out of 48 teams, well done guys!! For a group of weekend trail hacks we got some execellent results considering the competition. Here's a link to the results. http://www.nowramotorcycleclub.com.au/Files/PS2013/2013_12h_results_class.pdfI see Tony pulled up 19th with 9 laps,Awsome job Tony well done mate  |
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Tony H
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« Reply #166 on: March 25, 2013, 09,58:05 AM » |
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Riders can expect a course very typical of what they might find on a “trail” ride. HA! However,it was a fantastic experience with a great group. Special thanks to AL for his support and driving my car back to the cabin after the event (the old body was a bit stuffed).
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Tony H
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« Reply #167 on: March 25, 2013, 10,09:22 AM » |
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Thanks Seano, I was wrapped. The old blue beast may be a pig, but its been reliable. Next year a newer lighter bike and 2 or 4 man. Iron man is ticked off my bucket list  |
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Alwr
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« Reply #168 on: March 25, 2013, 11,23:51 AM » |
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First off, well done to the boys who finished!!!! Big efforts all round. I completed 3 laps, well 2 because i didnt leave the pits the last run through. Ive been lucky enough to have done as many training rides as i can with Nath over the last few months. Been watching what i eat, push up, sit ups, weights and cardio work as well. All in prep to tackle this ride, even talked through stragies with Nath to help me tackle it to suit me. Well. I got my butt kicked!!!  I was not ready for the numbers of pro and expert riders that would make up the field. Nor how very ruff and physical the over tacking was going to be with my lack of pace. I made ground and placed on the snotty and technical stuff, but got murdered elsewhere. After 3 laps i just could talk myself into putting myself out there any more without been hurt. And im sure the boys will testify that the a large part of the track was my idea of heaven. Have lernt, racing aint for me! Nath, the help was a pleasure and perked me back up as much as it help you!! Tony, no problems mate, would have driven you back to Melbourne if thats what was needed. |
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #169 on: March 25, 2013, 09,37:09 PM » |
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First off, well done to the boys who finished!!!! Big efforts all round. I completed 3 laps, well 2 because i didnt leave the pits the last run through. Ive been lucky enough to have done as many training rides as i can with Nath over the last few months. Been watching what i eat, push up, sit ups, weights and cardio work as well. All in prep to tackle this ride, even talked through stragies with Nath to help me tackle it to suit me. Well. I got my butt kicked!!! I was not ready for the numbers of pro and expert riders that would make up the field. Nor how very ruff and physical the over tacking was going to be with my lack of pace. I made ground and placed on the snotty and technical stuff, but got murdered elsewhere. After 3 laps i just could talk myself into putting myself out there any more without been hurt. And im sure the boys will testify that the a large part of the track was my idea of heaven. Have lernt, racing aint for me! Nath, the help was a pleasure and perked me back up as much as it help you!! Tony, no problems mate, would have driven you back to Melbourne if thats what was needed. Hi Al sounds like a tuff day at the office , you had a crack and gave it your best shot on the day , maybe it was just a bad day and thats all it was , i commend you on having the brain in gear enough to stop when you did rather than ending up on a strecher good move ..... the body might be willing but if the head isnt then stopping is exactly the right thing to do good anya . We have been talking about doing it next year maybe if you guys found it tough then some more thought is needed . |
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Alwr
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« Reply #170 on: March 25, 2013, 10,44:09 PM » |
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Zebi.
I was absolutely gutted when i pulled the pin, even more so with the body ready to fight on. I found it very hard to focus on the trail, rather than focus on the traffic catching me and getting out of the way. So rode no where near the lines i would normaly. Helping the boys though really lifted my spirts again, and was 110% happy with my call. (very rare thing for me) My plan this year was to race in a couple pony express races with Nath. (which he kindly offered to do with me) The 12Hr turned me off at the moment, unless some more training with Nath can really get my pace up where it needs to be. My technical riding level im comfortable with. (will still keep push it though) My advice would be to do it the other way round, and have a crack at a couple local pony express races and see if its for you. Instead of the expense and very long drive, to find out its not for you. Although watching the pro's in full flight is something to see!!
Al
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Lefty
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« Reply #171 on: March 25, 2013, 10,52:39 PM » |
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Gee, sounds like a hell of a day. Well done to all who went and gave it a go...Cant wait to hear the stories and see the video !!!
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Btoan
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« Reply #172 on: March 26, 2013, 03,34:04 AM » |
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I finished 9th in ironman! Fair to say I am absolutely stoked with that result. Tim finished 12th in ironman for another great result Seano and Pauly finished 23 in class out of 48 teams, well done guys!! For a group of weekend trail hacks we got some execellent results considering the competition. Here's a link to the results. http://www.nowramotorcycleclub.com.au/Files/PS2013/2013_12h_results_class.pdfFantastic effort!!!!!!, well done to everyone. |
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« Reply #173 on: March 26, 2013, 04,42:20 AM » |
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Peter r
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« Reply #174 on: March 26, 2013, 04,59:58 AM » |
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Good work Boys, you all did well. You should be all Proud of your efforts, and Al you did way better than me I remember back in the early 90's i did a few Yamaha Enduro's, Mate was that some tuff Stuff, but completed the events and decided to leave it to the Pros. |
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Timmers
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« Reply #175 on: March 26, 2013, 06,34:20 AM » |
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It was a extreamly tough day nothing like was to be expected, iv got the bug though i want to go out and race more in these events, i feel as though i could of got a few more laps in if i didn't go out and be silly in the first 5 hours but the vibe of the race grabs you and pushes you along fast. Nearing to the end the others boys help was amazing and invaluable, simple things as air filter changes, goggle cleans and starting my bike.
Thanks to all for a awesome weekend
heres some photos, i had no photos of race day unforntunally.
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Timmers
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« Reply #176 on: March 26, 2013, 06,47:37 AM » |
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The photos are here in Photobucket as i dont know how to upload straight to the site  http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Timmerz89/library/ |
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Clarky
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« Reply #177 on: March 26, 2013, 09,11:19 AM » |
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Well I went there and I competed. On Saturday the talk was about going out and doing laps until the tank was empty. Sounds good I thought. I was well prepped. The bike was good. I am fit from lots of hard training. After 4 laps (probably 2 hours) I came in. Said to Sam "Suppose I am first in ?". She said no your the last. I said no way. Sure enough I was. Yep tired. I had a little rest, fuelled up and off again for a couple more. Came in and my statement was "I am not an Ironman". Rested fuelled up - felt like crap. Went again. 1 lap this time. Had a small off but had to pick the pick up (energy drain) point it back in the right direction (more energy drain) get on again (surprising how much energy drain that is at this stage). Got going again (feeling better). Into the pits. Sat down totally stuffed. Drank, ate a little (really hard to do when you are totally stuffed) and fell asleep in the chair (mentioned I was stuffed didn't I). Woke up, ate some, drank some and felt better (good actually). By this stage Dave had pulled out due to chest pains mentioned earlier and he was saying how hard the track had become. Al had pulled out for reasons he has already mentioned. Timmers is saying how technical and challenging the track had become. Nath is burning out laps like a man possessed and he was stuffed but no way was this beating him. These 4 blokes are way better riders than I will probably ever be and quite frankly I was intimidated by the blokes on the track. I walked over and watch the blokes churning out laps. These pro, Expert and Race Clubman riders are simply awesome. Their speed is amazing. When these blokes are holding 450 4 strokes flat out (and I mean flat out - these things were screaming)in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears through whooped out tight technical stuff - well I convinced myself not to go out again. Fear of hurting myself as I got more tired I think was my real reason. Nice and safe in the pits. Yes - I was a DNF. I was, and I still am, gutted. I let myself down from fear of being hurt. OK I was out of my depth in this field of riders and I should not have been there. That is why I was a DNF.
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Serge C
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« Reply #178 on: March 26, 2013, 09,59:25 AM » |
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Doesn't sound to me like any of you guys shamed yourselves. To do what you did, and kept doing it was a great effort. I spoke to Brian today (Force Accessories), and he was impressed with the figures you guys achieved, and he was teamed up with seasoned pro's! And other things I've read also point to an arduous event on difficult terrain. Everyone did it tough. You're all Ironmen! |
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Ken R
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« Reply #179 on: March 26, 2013, 11,17:37 PM » |
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Well done guys, I am so glad I was not riding there.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with giving something new a go and then realising maybe this is not my thing, If you never never go you will never never know. You gave it a punt which is more than most of us will do, so once again - WELL DONE.
Dave, please get those chest pains checked out, a simple stress test on a tread mill, easy. Well done for listening to the body.
OK so who is going back in 2014 ?
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