I sit here now a week after the fact with a G&T in hand, watching A Sunday in Hell I think to myself: "Could I do that on a fixie?"
How the #GORC was won?
Well to put it truly, short and simply - it was won by a bunch of pretty fast guys on carbon road bikes dressed in matching spandex suits yelling stuff like "RIDERS RIDERS RIDERS PASSING!!!!" while we dinged our bells, did whip skids and yelled stuff like "WOOOOOO" and "SKIDZZZZZZZZ"
So now that question's been answered, here's some tips on how to do the #GORC if you get the chance.
1. Turn up on time - it's a handy cap so this sort of thing helps.
2. Get some rest - any less than 8 hours sleep is not recommended....we definitely got 5... right.
3. Proper pre race nutrition carb loading and lots of light greens are recommended - or beer. Just shit loads of beer and a massive BBQ.
4. Breakfast. Don't forget breakfast - well at least we wont next year.
5. When packing do a full equipment and parts check-list - like who could possibly forget a wheel..........
6. Taper. When you taper correctly it will make a massive difference - I tapered for about 4 months.
7. Post race recovery. Don't wait 3 hours to get something to eat. Also, avoid any unnecessary sun exposure and any dehydrating toxins (read: beer).
Right... now...
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| "Do a back-flip, Nick. DO A BACK-FLIP, NICK." |
How the #GORC was lost?
We arrived in Aireys at 6pm, Mitch was already slurring his words, beers got sunk and the BBQ was had. After a restful 5 hours sleep we awoke to no breakfast, and a lack of a rear track wheel for one of the bikes. yep where running late. A call to the Cam Mcfarlane at the @is (Anglesea Institute of Sport) and we sorted the wheel at a cost to not only our start time, but the Hell Krew's as well.
After a bit of skid practice we head off.
The climb out of Lorne warmed our legs up pretty quickly and after that bit of stress the rest of the ride was pretty casual till we hit Forrest. Although the first set of descents down to deans marsh reminded us that brake-less track bikes are, well, well they don't have brakes.
Climbing out from Forrest up to the top of the Skenes Creek descent set me to delivering the mail a tad, then it was all down hill, literally.
It was an awesome day out and I recommend it to all those who think the Warny is insane. A massive thanks to the Great Ocean Road Cyling club for setting it up and running a great event.
