Chilly MTB DuathlonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (6 votes). | 1 to 6 of 6 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (6 votes) | | Overall score | | 67% | | How many would do it again? | | 83% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 73% | | PB potential | | 57% | | Atmosphere | | 63% | | Organisation | | 67% | | Value | | 63% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 73% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Lee Watson 6
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable first outing coming back to running
Date of review: February 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dave Parkin 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised - no nonsense - good early year event to get the legs going after the wqinter break
Date of review: February 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: steve barnes 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: God theres some wingy people out there. Let me tell you, the chilly mtg was hard,cold and great fun. My 8 year old son raced and is`really proud of his finnish.I raced with some friends and we finished mid field. Fantastic race, great course crowd and marshalls.Martine and caroline from raceways did us proud. Bring on the next one.
Date of review: February 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Claire Reynolds 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It was exactly as the title said !!
In full: Well organised, muddy good fun ! something different, challenging, and I enjoyed every minute - nearly last but did'nt care lots of people to cheer me on . Would definately do again, if it aint a challenge - it aint worth doing !!
Date of review: February 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Wayne Olorenshaw
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A New but enjoyable experience
In full: I find the first persons comments about this race what I would describe as sour grapes - if she found it too much to do she should be honest. The race was difficult - thats obvious because of the weather but it was well organised and I found the atmosphere all good natured. You are going to get glitches in ALL first time run events but I have no complaints - All good muddy fun !!
Date of review: February 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mrs Jock
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good for a training run, lack of atmosphere
In full: There was a definite lack in the organisation side. The registration instructions we were emailed were wrong:NO STICKER FOR THE BIKE, ONLY ONE NUMBER FOR YOUR FRONT, SHOULD HAVE BEEN ONE FOR THE BACK. The lack of racking for the bikes was disappointing, had to lean them against a wall. Course was good, challenging and hilly, though the second lap on the bike was slightly confusing.
On finishing, I was one of the last and only just got a goodie bag and t-shirt, however my husband, who finished a good ten minutes ahead of me, didn't get a t-shirt cos the large size had gone! He wasn't very pleased. If you would like some hints to do better next time:
NUMBERS FOR THE BIKES
DO WHAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD IN THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU SENT OUT
GIVE OUT GOODY BAGS AND T-SHIRTS WHEN RUNNERS COLLECT NUMBERS BEFORE THE RACE STARTS
MAKE SURE THE REFRESHMENT STAND DOESN'T CLOSE BEFORE THE LAST COMPETITOR FINISHES! I WAS VERY TIRED AND CRANKY WHEN I COULDN'T GET A HOT DRINK.
Overall, the bad organisation made it a disappointing experience.
Date of review: February 6, 2010
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