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Title: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:06:31 PM
Anyone interested in a Mountain bike ride, you might want to look at this ride, it is regarded as The Hardest Longest and most Adventurous Mountain Bike Race in the world, called the Crocodile Trophy.

http://www.crocodile-trophy.com/trophy/the_race.html (http://www.crocodile-trophy.com/trophy/the_race.html)

This event started three days ago an today it came through just a couple of hundred meters from my back yard, so Duggie, my wife Bonnie and I drove down to a good vantage point to have a look.

These athletes you have to admire, as this is not an easy track, those that have driven this country would well know.

Some of the riders

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0544.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0551.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0554.jpg)

A couple of classic Nissans in the back ground.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0569.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0577.jpg)
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:07:31 PM
A hard luck story, this fellow had already walked 15 km before duggie gave him a lift to get his bike fixed.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0585.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0587.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0590.jpg)
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:10:06 PM
Some of the Ladies.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0598.jpg)

This Lady wanted a cold beer though, she even begged.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0602.jpg)

Buggered.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0604.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0608.jpg)
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: speewa158 on October 22, 2012, 06:16:11 PM
Pass  ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: gunna on October 22, 2012, 06:19:35 PM
got to hand it to them
im flat out goin for a ride down the road
 :cup: :cup:
 :cheers: sheeds
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: flamingo on October 22, 2012, 06:20:15 PM
Im stuffed just looking at them pic"s!!.. Think i need a drink... :cheers:
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 22, 2012, 06:46:54 PM
I nominate BrickieMatt to go in it next year as the Swaggers entry/Representative.
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: brickiematt on October 22, 2012, 07:13:34 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 22, 2012, 06:46:54 PM
I nominate BrickieMatt to go in it next year as the Swaggers entry/Representative.

Challenge accepted, on one condition JC: you're the poor bugger who gets to rub the deep heat on my red raw thighs and badly chaffed butt cheeks ;D ;D  And I'll need you to bring along your best brush cutter........gotta get these wookie like legs of mine to  silky smooth condition!
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 22, 2012, 07:25:45 PM
OK, its only kinky if we do it twice......  ;D

I've got an old Malvern Star i got for my 13th birthday still laying around someplace, you can use that.

OK, hands over the goolies, hey comes the deep heat....
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: jclures on October 22, 2012, 08:31:45 PM
I know I have to have an early night tonight, watching all that exertion today has worn me out. ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: bobnrob on October 22, 2012, 08:43:22 PM
Quote from: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:10:06 PM

This Lady wanted a cold beer though, she even begged.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0602.jpg)


I can think of a LOT better/easier ways to build up a thirst...walking to the fridge for example!
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: Kangaron on October 23, 2012, 08:01:11 AM
Quote from: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:06:31 PM
This event started three days ago an today it came through just a couple of hundred meters from my back yard, so Duggie, my wife Bonnie and I drove down to a good vantage point to have a look.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: jclures on October 23, 2012, 08:05:59 AM
You would not expect me to walk would you. ??? ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: Squalo on October 23, 2012, 01:02:17 PM
Ha, well at least you got the Nissota into a few shots :)

I love my mountainbiking. But not THAT much  ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: duggie on October 23, 2012, 07:27:20 PM
Quote from: jclures on October 22, 2012, 06:07:31 PM
A hard luck story, this fellow had already walked 15 km before duggie gave him a lift to get his bike fixed.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/My%20photos/IMG_0590.jpg)


This poor bugger has traveled all the way from Belgium to be part of this race, getting a lift in me older girl (1973 Nissan Patrol) was probably a huge highlite in this mans life.
Quality four wheel drive in better than showroom condition and 2 x 80 aircondition, luxury vinyl seeting, he will be the envy of all the other competers.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: SteveandViv on October 24, 2012, 12:22:33 AM
They should have spent some time with Lance, he'll help them  ;D
Title: Re: Crocodile Trophy
Post by: Squalo on October 24, 2012, 11:34:04 AM
Quote from: SteveandViv on October 24, 2012, 12:22:33 AM
They should have spent some time with Lance, he'll help them  ;D

That would be the 'Crocodile Tears Trophy'  :cup: