Places are on sale now, Al, I think you should join me on it. I know Im not going to do well, to be honest Ill be pleased to just finish!

Go on then Shem... I'll keep you company at the back.

Al.

More info and entry forms here

Al

Yeah it's a great event and you get a whole range of competitors from the semi pro's right down to the downhiller mountain bikers attempting to XC on downhill bikes.

I did the event in it's first year back in 2002 / 2003 from memory, a great event but they always put it on the day after the Aber May Ball so I paid my entry fee one year and then didn't make it after going to bed only a few hours before the event started. Lazy

The brass band at the top of the first big climb was a memorable moment and also being overtaken by some old guy on something like a Rally Activator. lol

All signed up, I'm number 324.

Dyfi Enduro - What am I letting myself in for?

Al.

Im 275 Al. Think I better quit the booze or I wont be making it!

All sold out.... if you haven't booked your place then you are too late!!

Al.

ye, noticed it sold out quickly again, any other FON members doing it? maximum trainig ahead then Al!

shem you do the training and i'll take over your quota of pies and Ale....it'd be rude not too

I dont think you could take any more could you Col! LOL

Shem... Keep April 26th free as well, as the end of month ride for April will be a Dyfi Enduro taster ride.

Al.

Uh oh..... Only 2 weeks to go and my Dyfi Enduro training schedule isn't exactly going to plan!!!

Al.

Less than one week to go until the Dyfi Enduro!!!

We had a good ride at the weekend around the course. Maybe not the exact course, but pretty close. It was all riding well, so lets hope it stays that way and doesn't get too wet this week.

Check out my blog post for a map of the Dyfi Enduro Course.

Al.

Lets hope this rain clears in time to give the course to dry out a little.

Al.

Bike is cleaned and lubed and has new rear brake pads which could do with some bedding in before Sunday.

Rear tyre looks a little suspect as well with lots of cuts and slashes and a few missing knobbles... The slatey descents last weekend have taken their toll. No time to get a new one and change it for the weekend though so shall have to keep my fingers crossed.

Bike is ready, but am I??

Al.

Hhmmmm, my gears are a bit iffy, but work eventually, bikes dirty as ever, the way a mtb should be , Ive got loads of chocolate, and am considering carrying a stella grande bier to drink on the final descent, mmmmmmm. oh and a couple of inner tubes, a alan key and a pliers . like you, I just hope the legs are up to it :>

Are you heading into Mach today Shem? I might pop over to see whats going on this afternoon.

Al.

'Twas the night before enduro and all was silent, oops I mean shem was relaxing with Kronenbourg, suger turns to carbs after all!! See ya tommorow Al. Ill be there for ten ish

Today's the day... Hamstrings ache after too much gardening yesterday, back is a little sore too and I didn't sleep too well.

Wonder how I'll feel by the end of the day! I shall get there around 8.30-9.00 Shem as I need to register and registration closes at 10am

Al.

OK, Ill be there soon after, just done 15 miles on the ninja to warm me up.

so how did it go then?

went perfectly until I broke my bike beyond riding 4 miles from the end

I must get over and do it one of these years. So will you now be carrying a spare mech hanger when you head out ? Once you've had one fail it becomes another standard part of the get-you-home spares collection.

Yep, we'll soon be carrying spare bikes!

Had a great day, saw loads of people and I was pleased with my performance. Was in the top 200 so had to do the extra punishment loop as well... Not happy about that at the time, but glad I was in the top 200.

Al.

I may start carrying one, although it does get to the point that you could carry every part! I tried setting up as single speed, but have since been told that I could have tensioned it using tooth paste tube, (always worth carrying for various reasons), and zip ties. hhmmmmm

yeah tooth paste, we all carry that when biking

Toothpaste tube is good for patching slashes in Tyres as well.

Al.

Spoke to the guy in charge of the results last night and they should be out later today.

Al.

Results are out:

http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/dyfi-enduro-2009-results/

I was 222nd or 187th depending on how you look at it... Where did you come?

Al.