You are hereCalendar / 2011 CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Classic

2011 CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Classic


J the B's picture

By J the B - Posted on 27 May 2011

When: 
Sunday, 26 June, 2011 (All day)
Duration: 
2 hours
Come Rain or Shine: 
I'll be there, no matter what the weather.
Ride Database Entry: 
The Oaks
Meeting Point: 

Woodford train station

Details:

Get your racing duds on and see if you can beat your time from last year.

Who's in?
GAZZA, Gilbo, Andy Bloot, Noel, linco, The Brown Hornet, peg_legdh, Christoffa, stu, FOB, Chuck, ChopStiR, moggio, hathill, Ian_A, BM Epic, Kooleen, stephen, TeeJay, waratah, Butts, Mudman, dbaker, Faber, Runo (25 riders)
GAZZA Gilbo Andy Bloot Noel linco The Brown Hornet peg_legdh Christoffa stu FOB Chuck ChopStiR moggio hathill Ian_A BM Epic Kooleen stephen TeeJay waratah Butts Mudman dbaker Faber Runo
What Happened?

Blog entries about this meeting (as this is a race standings and times are shown, click on the title for more and to comment)...

Who Title Status Time Pos.Gen. Category Pos.Cat.
tate Happy with that Finished 00:43:38 3 3
stephen Pushed hard and it was still a heap of fun the whole way. Finished 00:46:56 25 6
vtr boy First timer - father and son Finished 00:49:47 48 12
hathill What a cracker of a day! Finished 00:52:13 76 24
Runo The reason to do it again next year ! Finished 00:55:46 126 13
Andy Bloot Should have shaved the legs Finished 00:56:43 134 32
Butts Great Ride Finished 00:57:00 145 33
Ian_A 59:04 first time effort Finished 00:59:04 185 15
Chuck Top day with great people Finished 00:59:47 191 50
ChopStiR We will call it a 4min improvement. Finished 01:08:54 319 95
The Brown Hornet Fun day 01:07:11

Were you there and have a story to tell?

Ride Gallery
The Brown Hornet's picture

So are we having a post ride BBQ down at Euroka? I'm happy to bring the 4 burner down.

moggio's picture

Hey JP, you going SS or geared... I'm still undecided.. first half is great on the SS and after that it sucks. May be a decision on the day.

Dunno whether I will be BBQing, I suspect I will be rushing of home that day.

The Brown Hornet's picture

Can the BBQ. I have to head home straight after also.

I think I'll be 1x9ing it Mog. Climbing in a 32x17 is groovy, but spinning like an idiot from the helipad is not.

ChopStiR's picture

This is why I love my 3x9, ive got the granny to help with some climbs at the start and the I've got the big ring from the Heli pad to the finish. If I was to change it, it would be for a new 2x10.

GAZZA's picture

Are there still entries going for this???

The Brown Hornet's picture

Yes.

J the B's picture

Flying up to sunny Qld for a week.

BM Epic's picture

Will probably cruise with the missus if i'm riding the Epic, she is making some very mysterious and bad noises, however if the new forks arrive and they are back together i will definitely try for a time!
Should be a fun day!

The Brown Hornet's picture

Ride the Scott and have a go ya blouse!

Andy Bloot's picture

I thought you meant the missus was making some very mysterious and bad noises

And speaking of blouses
Jim, are you in Qld working on your tan

J the B's picture

Yeah, mine's been doing that too. Just rang me to say the snow's getting heavier in Blackheath, the power's out, where do we keep the emergency candles, and why did she choose NOT to come down to balmy Sydney with me yesterday?

So yes, we're heading to the Sunshine Coast to work on our tans, drink their watery beer and rubbish their footy team.

I'll take a fine selection of blouses.

Noel's picture

I can't see the start times for the categories in any email I have or on their site.

Think this is the train schedule Glenbrook-Woodford for Sunday AM.
Option Depart Arrive Travel time
1 8:53am 9:23am 30mins LATE OPTION
2 7:53am 8:23am 30mins BUSY OPTION
3 7:23am 7:53am 30mins EARLY OPTION

Rob's picture

For this event, haven't they had a "No bikes on trains" rule and put on trucks and trailers to carry bikes? Otherwise the trains just can't cope with the number of riders.

Flynny's picture

Yeah I know they are borrowing our trailer again to help shuttle riders up from Glenbrook.

Personally I find it easier to park up at Woodford, ride down and catch the train back up.

The Brown Hornet's picture

If anyone wants a lift up from Winmalee/Springwood at about 0800 let me know. I can prolly pack 3 or 4 bikes in the back of the ute, though it won't be pretty! I'll park somewhere in Woodford and ride back up after proceedings.

Noel's picture

Yeah they don't like bikes on the trains. We use the Shuttle Trailers from Glenbrook station. You have to catch an earlier train if you want to be in the Outright Contenders I think. I might ride 40-49, or just rock up later (more likley) for the "Other Socials" before the runners. I'll be helmet cam'ing it again, most likely rear end view (but-cam) so starting behind some slower riders can make for better footage anyway (more overtaking = gets good shots of riders from the front).

Start times and Brief Notes just came out.

http://nobmob.com/node/22232

waratah's picture

I'd love a lift up the hill JP. I hate the ride up through Faulconbridge.

tate's picture

Is this a race or will there be fun police slowing everyone down?

Rob's picture

@tate: there are no fun police, check out some of the past results Smiling

The Brown Hornet's picture

The need for speed will not be controlled. Apparently NPWS reckon the first riders will hit Euroka at 0940!

GAZZA's picture

It'll be a good warmup. Hopefully I won't be stood around at the top too long as I'll be dressed for speed not comfort! Anyone have an idea how long a medium paced ride would take up to Woodford?
Also don't know yet if I'm racing open or old farts?(40+)

tate's picture

gazza, if i get a ticket, ill be keen to ride up from glenbrook too.

rob,
call me an idiot, but where can i find past results. and where is this euroka clearing? is the single track part included or do we turn off to head to the clearing before then?

stephen's picture

Past results are here, well at least last years.
http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/RaceTecRes...
I would love to find my early/mid 90's results somewhere.

And no single track, we turn off down Bennetts ridge trails and Euroka is at the end of that.

stephen's picture

Just looking at the elite results for last year.

Elite Average 00:54:16 Fastest 00:41:50 Slowest 01:58:48

I came in just under the average time listed for elite last year, I expect then quite a few punters will ride up in the Elite/open. I would never have thought to run in the Elite/open start, but the thought of the more open track sounds good.

Will anyone here that ran these average times push into the Elite riders or sit back in their age categories??? .

hathill's picture

That's the age old question (pun intended)

Andy Bloot's picture

I'm wanting to go under my 54 minutes of the last 2 years (but had the flu, so I'm iffy)
But I don't think I'll go in the elites - it just doesn't sound right

1 year I started in a younger age group
it's only a problem if you 'podium' as i think it 'voids' your result
I'm gonna call it on the day

tate's picture

looking unlikely ill get a ticket. let me know if anyone cant make it and wants to part with theirs.

hathill's picture

@tate - Check "J the B" "I'm Out" post above.

J the B's picture

I was only 50/50 of being around for the race, so I didn't sign up.

Chuck's picture

Think I will go in my age group, 40-49. I'm going to helmet came it from the helipad down. It's always interesting overtaking on the outside/inside alternate line. Not that Hathill would ever know!! Smiling

hathill's picture

Ahhh - so now the truth comes out. We'll never be able to trust you again Baptist Sticking out tongue

The Brown Hornet's picture

Forecast for Friday/Saturday/Sunday is for 3 beautiful, sunny winter days. Lows of 5-6 and highs around 17-18. Looks like a pearler of a day for the race.

hathill's picture

BM Epic's picture

The sledging has started, i'm gunna have a go and see if i cant leave a trail of bits and pieces of a specialized epic behind me, my god it needs some work on it!..it only need to last me until sunday and maybe a couple of days after that !

Ian_A's picture

Looks like Ill be back on the old hardtail if I can get it off the brother in law - not looking forward to the cable brakes on some of the steeper sections. The front brake on the Roscoe will be visiting Mr Sram this weekend.

BM Epic's picture

Just been up there this arvo, on my way back from riding Mt York( did i mention it was cold), and found out your news mate, i told them to look after you or else, so expect to be charged double and all your bolts will be done up finger tight!!!hehehe

ChopStiR's picture

Looks like I'll be getting a Head start in the 30-39s. So how far in before you over take me?

moggio's picture

I'll be on a single speed so I am not too fast for the first bit, I may get you on one of the hills.... you will probably then take me again after the heli-pad?

What was your time Tim last year?

Brian's picture

Don't forget to hit your lap button Eye-wink

http://nobmob.com/node/1979

ChopStiR's picture

1hr12min Mark

As for the Hot lap, I'll definetley be taking advantige of the gate being open Smiling
So whats the ruling on the where to hit the first lap buton? The Helipad is a large area Eye-wink

tate's picture

a helipad hot lap (or any hot lap for that matter) doesnt count if youre in a train!

ChopStiR's picture

Thats Ok, I wont be.

Funny you should mention that though as I have seen a result with a train mentioned. I dont want to go pointing it out. Cough..rob..Cough Laughing out loud

ChopStiR's picture

Ive created a runkeeper race page for this event.

http://runkeeper.com/race/woodford-to-glenbrook-...

The Brown Hornet's picture

OK groovers see you all in the morning.

Any clues on fastest BMORCer?

hathill's picture

Surely that's you JP!!

The Brown Hornet's picture

HMMMM, as much as I fancy myself as a man of speed when I dance around the house in my fluoro skinsuit, endurance is more my thing. Looking forward to a good toddle down the Oaks tomorrow.

Rob's picture

If you're interested in seeing how your buddies here go, just come back here after the race and write a blog about it (a link will appear). You don't actually have to write much (anything?), just be sure to put in your time and hey-presto!... all the results will end up in a table above. Oh, and in the 'Race Results' tab on your profile too.

waratah's picture

Awesome race, perfect conditions. Felt a little slower this year so interested to see the time, and the fastest BMORCer is....

The Brown Hornet's picture

Perfect day indeed! Great atmosphere, great company, and could've been topped off with a sausage sizzle but... Next year the ute is gonna packin' the 4 burner and for post race nourishment.

I have never ridden the oaks with sooooo many people. My midday sojourns have left me spoiled.

According to Beth, one guy came out with a leg injury and a chick with a rooted shoulder and chest and blood soaking through her head bandages! Hope they aren't too serious.

Top day. And the fastest BMORCer is... (I definitely would have podiumed if I didn't get a flat and have long cable ties throwing off my bikes Maserati-like handling).

Chuck's picture

So are we talking BMORC regulars or what? JayRay would have had a good showing, then Stephen. Hathill, Kingy(on his DH bike) etc following.

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.
Best Mountain Bike