Weather. cool, foggy.

Good course. I like this more than the previous years. No  undulating leg screamers. Starts with some regular trail and then goes to Far East. Smooth, gradual arse-scent to  the top of Long Time,  just one short fireroad pinch….then into an endless   descent, just one place when I got air and then found myself needing to be half way around a left hand corner (while still in the air) . The fun doesnt really start on the first half until the first big descent. Alot of the first  half of the course, especially in the east  is pretty soft under tyre. Not a place for high pressures.

Second half of the course (denoted by the crossover/flyover)  is more familiar and is best done with attention to a good line, avoiding the debris and obstacles. Enjoyable trail choices.

Overall don’t expect any surprises, its a course to suit everyone, in the dark.

8/10. Nice one James.

Recommended bike : Cannondale Scalpel 29er .  (I would say that)