Finally there was a change of location for the WSMTB/MWMTB XC Series. The change was from MTB hot-spot Yarramundi to a property in Springwood. Blue Gum Lodge has a sweet track winding through its small forested area. This mostly single track crosses gullies and sandstone and chases its tail around the tight slopes of its choice Blue Mountains location. A great change from the usual and chance to ride this private track.
The A Grade bunch was made up of the fast and very fast. I slipped in behind them of the start then made up places on the first open corner with a great line and plenty of speed. I pushed the limits on the first lap, catching myself out on a smooth log with gravel around it. It could have been a combination of speed, distance to the rider in front and tyre choice. The small block 8s I felt were at their extreme with the small loose over hard-packed, sandstone, soft grippy soil and all the switchbacks.
It was an eight lap smash fest and everything worked really well. If you get a chance to ride the track at Blue Gum, grab it.
Don't forget to check out Bozz and his work-up towards the World Solo 24hr Championships in Canada at the end of the month.
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