tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post4520762687674715405..comments2024-03-09T21:08:05.580+11:00Comments on Tales from the llama...: Mont24 2013 - Thule OutRiders!Shane Miller - GPLamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-10908555671312975322013-03-27T20:33:41.970+11:002013-03-27T20:33:41.970+11:00I'll also second the Forrest 6hr as an awesome...I'll also second the Forrest 6hr as an awesome race. Forrest has what are considered to be some of the best trails in Australia.<br /><br />They run solo, pairs and team categories. Both courses are a great mix of flowing single track for big smiles and wide open fire road for easy over taking.<br /><br />http://www.forrest6hour.com.au/<br /><br />Also The Corner Store in Forrest do bike hire. Their fleet is all current model Giant bikes. So hiring for the race or before hand to try a different bike might be an option. They also move on their demo bikes fairly regularly at pretty reasonable prices.<br /><br />Jess, Norm and the staff there have a great knowledge base and are always up for a chat regarding all things MTB.<br /><br />http://www.thecornerstoreforrest.com.au<br /><br />*Disclaimer: Jess and Norm and friends but I have no connection with the business. Just a great knowledge base there to be tapped.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188048217650627011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-29507033307472178792013-03-26T13:26:42.002+11:002013-03-26T13:26:42.002+11:00^ And to reply. I'm in the process of seeking ...^ And to reply. I'm in the process of seeking my own MTB. I really want a front 'onesie'.... and something light. I think I've got a lot up my sleeve when it comes to ringing the neck out of a bike. And I hope to get in many dawn laps in the future! Shane Miller - GPLamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-38368139639850126392013-03-26T13:24:35.508+11:002013-03-26T13:24:35.508+11:00^ I'm a spaz. I accidentally clicked 'reje...^ I'm a spaz. I accidentally clicked 'reject' not 'publish' on your comment Neil. Sorry! I c&p it back in! :) Shane Miller - GPLamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-38277731564585349812013-03-26T13:23:28.564+11:002013-03-26T13:23:28.564+11:00Neil Robinson has left a new comment on your post ...Neil Robinson has left a new comment on your post "Mont24 2013 - Thule OutRiders!":<br /><br />it sounds like you missed out on The single greatest thing about 24hr racing.<br /><br />The dawn lap.<br /><br />It's a dead set transcendental experience that can't be explained to anyone who hasn't gone out under lights, and come home with sun to the sound of the morning birds and some 90s grunge over the camp PA.<br /><br />Finally, if you get some fat wheels and want a tour guide for the local (yarra) trails, you know how to contact me. Shane Miller - GPLamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-89723224963762886172013-03-26T09:36:34.867+11:002013-03-26T09:36:34.867+11:00I'll keep that in the back of my mind. Lots of...I'll keep that in the back of my mind. Lots of road stuff on the calendar..... but I had so much fun that the dirt may get a look-in.<br /><br />Still need to source myself a bike. I loved the look of the new SRAM 'onsie' single front chain-ring setups. So elegant. Shane Miller - GPLamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-22508414800537086032013-03-26T09:31:43.635+11:002013-03-26T09:31:43.635+11:00Give the Forrest 6HR a crack on the 4th of May. B...Give the Forrest 6HR a crack on the 4th of May. Beautiful spot, very approachable solo race. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975186948252987978noreply@blogger.com