Lead up to WSC

World Solo Championships - 24hrs of Adrenalin

Arriving in Canberra a day early was a great way to start the weekend. We were able to visit Stromlo, check out the conditions, mostly dusty and dry, and stake a claim in the Solo camping area ready for Fridays full blown arrival. Already the CORC Scott 24 bandwagon was in full swing, a massive amount of canvas had been erected both in the transition area for Scott teams and in the Solo pit-row.

Friday, there was a lot to do in preparation, the WSC registration was in the city during the morning, for the 400 odd riders and their dedicated pit managers. Then in the afternoon we had to head to Canberra Stadium for the mandatory brief. But before all that I needed to sus out the track. As I headed out a couple of other riders joined me, they had come from South Africa to represent at the WSC and for a holiday in Australia. The SA travelers were good riders, while they carved up the track and we check out the trail features in readiness for Saturday midday. After the mornings rego we headed back to set-up our camping area and pit lane then it was off to the stadium before returning to Stromlo one last time, finishing our prep.

The Team Enduro Pulse members had all qualified for the WSC but as we got closer to the day our numbers dwindled. First it was Enduro Pulse founder Craig, out with a damaged ankle and thumb after sliding out on a Stromlo corner during a prior event. Then as the last week was on us Team Enduro Pulse fast man Jamie who came down with flu like symptoms and unfortunately still was suffering on Friday when the last call could be made. The good thing about our team is that we work together when the chips are down. Craig arrived early, setting up Enduro Pulse Central in the WSC pit lane and lent me his Yeti ASR-C to be my second bike. Then both Craig and Jamie helped my dedicated crew out in the pit lane during my transitions. You will be able to catch them in the near future at the next endurance event.

Race report soon...