IN FOCUS: MOTO MOUNTAIN RUN
2020 saw the return of the multi-sport-moto event, ingeniously dubbed the Moto Mountain Run. 40km Cross Country loop, 20km Mountain Bike loop and a 10km Running loop combined together back to back to back in what could possibly be described as one of the most fun events on the calendar.
Even though dirt bikes are classed as one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, the moto section of the event played very little part in the overall results. The mountain bike leg saw riders make up to 20 minutes, while the run varies from 10-15. That doesn’t mean those sports, but they sure were tough on the day.
The moto riders finished the 40km loop, barely breaking a sweat. Whereas the bike and run really took it out of most of the competitors. If you were very good at Mountain Biking, and OK at running, you could have been average at moto and done very well. It was a cool event and I wouldn’t be surprised if more of these events turned up around the country in the future.
How cool would a series be?