Bendi-Go To-Day

2021 Bendi-Go “Getting into Autumn” To-Day

Russell

The Bendi-Go To-Day was back after a break last year, the first one in the 13 year history of the event. The event consists of two races, a sprint on the Saturday and a mass start Hagaby the following Sunday morning with three courses on offer. The combined time of both events determines the winners.

This event is run by Jim Russell (BGV) more often than not – as a one man team.

This year the sprint was a bush sprint at Eaglehawk North. At first glance the courses looked easy, but looks are always deceptive, with some competitors getting thrown off their line and others getting confused with the sudden direction changes along the track network. The Hagaby was held on the Fiddlers green map, a fast area with subtle contours. Speed, good compass work and accurate map reading were the key ingredients for this event.

Bendi-Go To-Day is timed as the opening bush event of the season and is a great low key way to ease back into the bush.

2021 overall winners: