richard edmondson Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 With Scott time fast approaching how about one or two anecdotes from Scotts gone by. A few tips to help achieve a finish may get one or two thinking; 1. Never ever get into a race with another rider - no one ever finished the Scott riding at 11 tenths (unless they were very good or very lucky) 2. Drink water, little and often around the course 3. Never follow what you think is a local attempting a short cut, even the best have missed sections 4. You use loads less energy by keeping your feet up 5. The sections are generally easier than they look - so don't panic 6. If it looks like deep water it probably is - if in doubt wait a second, follow another rider or find a way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tordijarres Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Thanks for that. I certainly agree on the taking in water but avoid drowning in it line- took me an eternity to get my bike going the last time I rode it after drowning it whilst attempting to "overtake" some riders by cutting a corner...also rode the last 1/4 of the course ona flat rear (was pre-tubeless tyres and a Dunlop- cranked those security bolts up and it held on- fish-tailing round the course- even had some good cleans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 you need to be as fit as you possibly can. Have a big breakfast before you start - stuff like mueslie is good as it stores energy. the big thing about the Scott is to ride within your ability - but you have to do it for 7 hours non stop - The petrol checks are your goals along the way - tie a bottle of energy drink (the stuff you mix with water) to each of your petrol cans (use a rubber band as its quick release)- you will not believe what a relief it is to see a check coming up -especially the last few. try to eat something along the way - either take energy bars or get someone to feed you with them along the route. if its muddy (and it will be)get that someone to take a couple of spare pairs of gloves and change them when you meet. look after the bike - for joe clubman if you have any mechanical problems its over, so the best thing you can do is make sure you dont crash/puncture etc. only take a few essential tools. you will be overtaken by riders flying past you - just ignore them - they will either be getting spoons or you will pass them burnt-out later. dont be afraid to ride all of the sections - they seem to get worse as it goes on but you are also tired. however there is nothing stupid. after about one hour you will regret riding it, after two you will vow never to come back, after seven you will be unable to think. but you will be filling in that form next year. - its the only real trial in the world. go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Overthehill, that is far too good an account - you've almost sucked me into entering next year's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laugo Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Remember your not trying hard enough unless your hands are bleeding from the blisters and you must wheelie the last field to the finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowly Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Make sure your gloves are a real tight fit! If your hands move around inside them after an hour they will be getting sore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physco Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 WHAT ABOUT WEARING TIGHT PANTS??.IS THIS A GOOD IDEA TO LOOK AFTER YOUR TACKLE??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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