The Dark and White Winter Mountain Bike Orienteering Series league results for 2010/11 have now been announced. After 5 years competing in D&W events I have finally had a good consistent season and am really chuffed with 2nd in class and 3rd overall behind Darren Alexander and Killian Lomas. Over 350 competitors have ridden in the six 3 hour events throughout the Peak District this winter, with conditions ranging from sunshine to snow and freezing temperatures. As always the Dark and White team have provided good quality challenging events with a friendly atmosphere, suitable for all levels of fitness and ability. It was particularly good this year to see so many female entrants.
I was worried as I missed a round before xmas through illness and also missed the last round as I was skiing that I would not have any leeway with the scoring, it being the best 4 scores from 6 to count. This was compounded by the fact that 8 people cleared the course, therefore being placed 1st equal, on the round I missed before xmas putting me at a disadvantage.
I really feel that the concentration on strength training this winter, particularly on the hills is what has brought me this result and puts me in a great position going forward into the international season starting in April.
Thanks too to Dark and Whites Sponsors, I wonder if anything might turn up in the post soon 🙂
http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/results/d&wwinterleaguefinaltable1011.xls