Thanet Mountain Bike DuathlonHere's how RW members rated this race (24 votes). | 1 to 10 of 24 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (24 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 75% | | PB potential | | 38% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
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2013 race reviewed by: mark Hollis 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough but enjoyable
Date of review: January 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Daniel PORTE 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Did not expect so much mud, enjoyed it all the same
Date of review: January 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Gary Winstanley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Fantastic race, evil water filled dykes. Can't wait till next year's event
Date of review: January 15, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: wannabewhippet
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Muddy, cold, fun and friendly
In full: The mud made last year's event seem like a walk in the park! Really great fun, just bring a massive coat and some clean shoes and socks for after. A hot bath never felt so good!
Although tough fitness wise, the cycling isn't that technical so it's a great off-road duathlon for a novice (like me!)
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Barrie Smith
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If you like racing through pure bogs, then this ones for you!
In full: Raced here yesterday, and it was tougher than i expected. The first 2.5mile run was fine, then cam the 7.5mile bike through deep mud and sludge which made it interesting and enjoyably tough, then a 4.5 mile run through said sludge! Great fun but make sure you bring a change of clothes!
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Matt Poole
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Cold, Muddy, Awesome
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Lee Gladwell 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great way to start the year
In full: Hard, cold and muddy......just the way an off road duathlon should be. Thanks to the marshalls for braving the weather and providing much needed encouragment along the way.
I'll be back next year
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Stuart McLeod 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Always very well organised and marshalled, but ground conditions are hugely weather dependent so can be mudbath!
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Keir
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough, muddy fun.
In full: Fantastic day. Well done and thank you to all who helped organise and run the day. I know you were only clapping to keep your hands warm, but the support all round the course in those weather conditions was superb. Thank you Thanet RR.
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Steve Marwood
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brutal! Thick, sticky, gloopy mud for 9 miles on MTB and 4.5miles on foot. Hard going!
In full: Great event! Stupidly arrived expecting a better time than last year (when it was sunny and dry!) and went away a broken man. Fast run on the promenade to start, then all hell lets loose. Foot deep mud for half the 9 mile course, no chance to 'free-wheel', it is full on for the whole thing. Then, with no energy left in the legs, it's another 4.5miles on foot in that mess. BRUTAL!
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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