Cairns - Day 3: Seeding & Timed Practice -

The sun was sun out and the track dry, this is a theme that we would like to continue!

Today the action wound up a notch with seeding runs for the juniors and timed practice for the elite riders, our first chance to get some idea of everyone’s speed… Of course some riders crashed, some took it easy, etc, etc. but overall it was a good indication. In the junior women it was Shania Rawson from across the ditch, in New Zealand, who seeded fastest, with the fastest Australian, Ellie Smith in 4th. For the junior men Finn Iles showed his world cup experience seeding first, there were plenty of Aussies snapping at his heels – Josh Clarke was in 2nd, Harry Parsons in 4th and the rest of the team not far behind!

The Aussie juniors showed they are real contenders come Sunday.

Following juniors we had the elite classes and even today the crowds were cheering every opportunity they got! In the women Tahnee Seagrave went fastest, local legend Tracey Hannah easily cruised into 3rd – the crowd loving every second of it!

Throwing over to the men’s and it was a family affair with the fastest Aussie (and man in general) Mic Hannah! Loic Bruni came in second with Shark Attack Jack (Moir) in 3rd! A close field from number 1 onwards means we are in for a good day come finals!

Mic Hannah went fastest in timed practice, he hasn't looked fazed all week! — Mic Hannah went fastest in timed practice, he hasn’t looked fazed all week!

Loic Bruni in 2nd place - his first world cup win was here last year so he likes the track! — Loic Bruni in 2nd place – his first world cup win was here last year so he likes the track!

Jack Moir was only one of a handful riders who were sending this gap in the chute at the bottom - into 3rd for his troubles! — Jack Moir was only one of a handful riders who were sending this gap in the chute at the bottom – into 3rd for his troubles!

Sam Hill was again showing some great speed despite his apparent disadvantage riding his trail bike (if you listen to the expert commentators on the internet!)

Sam Blenkinsop showing off his custom Norco!

Greg Minnaar - always a threat! — Greg Minnaar – always a threat!

Shelly Flood - art from Jason Stevens! — Shelly Flood – art from Jason Stevens!

We do it all again tomorrow with another day of practice before racing!

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