Another ripper event
Nothing much to add to earlier feedback, except to affirm that the Scott 24 is a great event, and a worthy must-do in the ride calendar.
The trails were exceptionally good: even with the rain, most of the track stood up with some noticeable exceptions on the Blue Lap and the start of the Red. I really enjoyed the course selection, it seemed to hang together well with clever use of elevation gain to provide lots of descent to play with. The downhill inclusions were a perfect way to finish off the Red lap, albeit there was good reason (and more than adequate signage) to be cautious in parts.
No doubt numbers were down: in many ways this proved a bonus as the track density was good, no queues at the amenities but enough riders/spectators to provide a buzz.
The camping area is well sorted for the 2's and 3's. We had oodles of space and no problems with access. The only downside was a team with a noisy generator so a light in could be run in their gazebo. Otherwise, all good.
Kudos to CORC. They run a mean event, with good organisation and great volunteers. The only (very) minor glitch was the start, which I reckon CORC will sort out for next year.
Our team has now wrapped up a decade of riding the Scott/Mont 24. It's too hard to stop - we're now aiming for a baker's dozen.
Alistair