SCUM 4hr Enduro

SCUM has been enjoying XC racing for many years and now in addition they doing Enduros. These Enduros will cover night races, day events and all on different tracks. The Enduro they held on the weekend was over the heat of the day, on one of their tougher tracks. The Superbowl doesn't lend its self to an Enduro but the capable XC team extended the track to almost eight kilometers. This extension was mostly with fire trail giving competitors a chance to get the hammer down or sit up and take on nutrition or fluids. Well done to the SCUM team for providing a great event without breaking the bank. Where else can you race for $5?
The race started with a scramble up a short fire trail climb onto one of the fire trail extensions before heading back into the forest and sweet single track. The elite riders and fast teams I kept in sight for the first few laps before they managed to slip away. The conditions were very dry and there wasn't a damp patch throughout the course. Certain sections became thick with dust and dusty ruts making for technical riding, especially descending. My Canaan from Bikes at the Basin ate all of the descents, but it was my skill and ability that was put to the test by the rock pinch climb. Still with Float 140s on the front and eight block rubber front and rear, I managed to nail the climb four out of the ten laps. The vibe during the event was great with heaps of spectators around the transition area, a BBQ and cowbells. Out on the track there was heaps of space between riders and everyone was courteous when passing. Things were looking good till about the three hour mark. This is when last weeks 100km race and personal best time started to show in my legs. Looking back at the results and times, what I felt in my legs it is reflected in the times. So I kicked it back a gear prepared to punched out a further two laps or so. Well done to Josh Carlson, another FRS rider, who showed his power again to place Fenz and the rest of us in our places. I went on to place 6th in Solo Male against some stiff competition. I felt great to the three hour mark and the bike worked flawlessly, this was another top event by SCUM. I will travel from Sydney to compete with SCUM as it offers great competition, diverse tracks and good value racing.
Note: Bozz went on to win the Merida 24 in QLD a couple of weeks ago. Well done, you are going smash it up for us at the 24hrs of Adrenalin World Championships in Canmore, Canada.