Howdy CR members;

I am seriously thinking about doing the Anaconda race in Busselton on November 4th.

I have a back ground in Surf Life Saving so the Ski, Swim and beach run shouldn't be a problem and have done a bit of cycling of past 24 months but only road cycling, so the mountain bike should be fun but intense.

Any information on how much I would need to spend on a mountain bike would be appreciated, at first clance I would imagine around $1000, which would get me a desecnt bike with good componets, any help much appreciated?

Also I am after any thoughts of any one who has done a Solo Anaconda or team for that matter and any training idea's for the race.

(I am also doing a bike leg for the Busselton Ironman in December so I need to keep that in mind)

Cheers