Dirt Works 100km Classic 2006

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Century of Dirt (and sand)

Maximum Adventure / 16.05.2006

Classed as one of the most gruelling, dirt-grinding mountain bike endurance races in the country, race organisers promised another testing course with fast fire trail, single track, rocky descents and thrilling views from the mountains of the Yengo National Park. Riders had the option to ride the full “Century of Dirt� or do the 50km course with both tracks finishing back in St. Albans.

As race day arrived everyone was a bit surprised at the cold temperatures, the mercury reading a bone chilling 2 degrees Celsius. Matt Barr from Dirt Works commenting: “I don\'t think I\'ve ever wanted to start climbing as much as I did…�

The Elite category was first out of the blocks at 6:30am, tearing up the first 13km before hitting a 200m climb up to the ridge top where things started to hot up. Following in their respective categories were the remainder of the 100km field, the last group of riders leaving St. Albans at 7:00am. As the day warmed up, so did the atmosphere with competitors commenting on the great vibe out on the course with lots of encouragement and riders assisting one another with bike repairs.
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