Cracking Fully Sussed RD4

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BY: phil Morris

Published: 21st August, 2010

After a very disappointing National champs, followed by a big off at 24/12. I decided to have a break from racing for a  few weeks, and instead of  doing the 3rd round of the midlands, headed up to Selkirk to do the Chain reaction enduro.Which was really enjoyable and I was pleased to feel pretty good all the way around.

Weeks before (weather permitting) I had planned on doing this round, to support Maddie and Jay. So having not done a race for a few weeks I wasnt sure of how I would get on or feel for that matter!

Having arrived in plenty of time, after signing on and having a brief chat with a few friends I set off on a practice lap. The course was fantastic with a great mix of singletrack and climbing to sort the boys from the men!! On my practice lap I going pretty steady and the next thing I knew I was pulling myself out of a bush. Conditions were very greasy underfoot and I had been caught out big time!

On the start I lined up next to Chris Rathbourne, who I knew was my main competition. On the whistle I had an appaling start, and hit the first bit of singletrack in about 8/9th place. Once we hit the fire road section, I went really hard to move up the field and I managed to catch the 2 leaders. We soon got caught up with the sport riders, which we rode behind until we could get past.

At about the half way mark, I decided to go for it. Which definetly paid off, because I got a gap. From there I pushed on hard and managed to catch all the elite/expert riders which was nice! I finally finnished nearly 3 minutes up, which I was over the moon with and even more pleased to feel good, with plenty left in the tank!
 
In summary, a cracking course and was one of the best courses I have ridden for a long time! And that's saying something beacuse I have raced quite a few events over the past 2 years! Also it was nice to have an event with different cateres aswell!! (roast beef rolls and slabs of homemade sponge.... yum..yum)

Thanks again to my little tribe for all there cheering in the woods

Also to my sponsors
XCracer.com, Accellerade, Exposure lights, Gary Fisher.
Phil Morris riding for XCracer.com