National Round 2 a�� Thredbo a�� Race Day

Not often does downhill go to script but to be fair Thredbo over the weekend pretty much played out perfectly in the hands of the favourites across all categories! We are getting ahead of ourselves a little, first off riders awoke to another delightful delay in the Australian Alps! Breakfast for energy and then a practice session before seeding. A few offs here and there, most noticeably Andrew Crimmins having a dig at high speed in his last practice run. There were a few riders out on new rigs this weekend so that took some acclimatising to!

We saw a range of new bikes out on the course, some a bit more exotic than pthers! — We saw a range of new bikes out on the course, some a bit more exotic than others!

Everyone was ready to go and excited for racing!

Andrew Crimmins leading the way, his local knowledge no doubt helping his cause.

With the track so blown out and long, riders fitness was going to really shine come finals.

There was a strong field battling it out for Elite Women's glory. — There was a strong field battling it out for Elite Women’s glory.

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As well as some fast up and coming juniors!

Seeding was held on the same day as finals at this round and before we talk about those results we should issue a spoiler alert and say the winners of seeding also won finals! See what we mean about this day running to plan for some of the riders?!

Let’s just move straight onto racing, the results are below and most people wouldn’t be surprised by the outcomes. Troy Brosnan won and posted a time 5 seconds quicker than anyone else, Thomas Crimmins was second and Graeme Mudd, who’s downhill game is really stepping up placed third.

Troy Brosnan showing why he has the Australian Champs sleeve and number 1 plate. Taking the win by 5 seconds or so.

Thomas Crimmins charging into the finish and second place.

Under 19 Men is always hotly contested as riders look to make their way onto the team that represents Australia at the World Championships, this time 2 of the more experienced juniors took the top two podium steps. Even after a crash late in practice Andrew Crimmins got his head back in the game and took the win.A�Max Warshawsky showed his 4th at World Championships last year was no fluke and finished second. Another up and comer, Jackson Frew took third.

Winner winner! Andrew Crimmins took out Under 19s and keeps the number 1 Under 19 plate.

Max Warshawsky looks like he has continued his good for from 2014 and possibly the only rider on Dorados!

Remy Morton has stepped up to Under 19s and banked 5th place.

Elite Women and it was a good chance for Tegan Molloy to show everyone why she is the current junior World Champion and she did by a whopping 32 seconds, new and up coming racerA�Ronja Hill-Wright was in second and in thrid place was Tegan’s teammate Sarah Booth.

Tegan Molloy grabbed the win at her home round.

For the under 19 women it was Ellie Wale showing her bike handling versatility to take the win ahead ofA�Sian A’hern.

Elite Men:
Troy Brosnan 4:38.35
Thomas Crimmins 4:43.48 + 5.13
Graeme Mudd 4:44.46 +0.98

Under 19 Men:
Andrew Crimmins 4:46.34
Max Warshawsky 4:50.34 + 4.00
Jackson Frew 4:51.85 +1.51

Elite Women:
Tegan Molloy 5:20.06
Ronja Hill-Wright 5:52.76 + 32.70
Sarah Booth 5:59.23 +6.47

Under 19 Women:
Ellie Wale 6:17.16
Sian A’hern 6:52.71 +35.55

The holder of the national champions sleeve for a reason.... — The holder of the national champions sleeve for a reason….

Riders really had to weave through some sections, most commented on how the overall flow had been improved.

Jackson Davis stepped up to Elite this year and just missed the top ten in eleventh place.

Perfect weather over the course of the weekend (excuse the pun).

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We have some more content to come from the race so check back with us soon!

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February 10, 2015

National Round 2 a�� Thredbo a�� Practice 2

Welcome back to Thredbo for the second round of the MTBA National series, another day of practice and for most riders everything is going to plan. Lines are being double checked and confirmed, we saw a few crashes out on the course, as well as a few punctures but nothing major as far as we could tell!

here it looks like Andrew Crimmins was showing Troy Brosnan the way down the hill, Andrew is of course a local to these parts and smart money would say the fastest time on race day would come fro one of the two riders in this shot but stranger things have happened... — here it looks like Andrew Crimmins was showing Troy Brosnan the way down the hill, Andrew is of course a local to these parts and smart money would say the fastest time on race day would come fro one of the two riders in this shot but stranger things have happened…

The track is really seeing some action and with the dry weather there is dust being kicked up everywhere!

The views up the top of the course were still breath taking!

There are some classic sections of forest dotting the course, including magnetic rocks... ones that seem to draw you towards them every time you go through that section! — There are some classic sections of forest dotting the course, including magnetic rocks… ones that seem to draw you towards them every time you go through that section!

No gloves Lucas! Dean getting it done and no doubt a contender this weekend.

Mayhem David McMillan had a bit of a crash during practice but he's tough! A few injuries lately though have hampered his cause. — Mayhem David McMillan had a bit of a crash during practice but he’s tough! A few injuries lately though have hampered his cause.

The number 1 plate belongs to this man from Adelaide, Troy Brosnan.

There was some new bikes/kits/teams getting around over the weekend.... points if you can put a name to a rider! — There was some new bikes/kits/teams getting around over the weekend…. points if you can put a name to a rider!

We could have style checked so many sections of the course as riders all seem to have different interpretations of the fastest line!

Another 'local' Tegan Molloy looking comfortable on the course. — Another ‘local’ Tegan Molloy looking comfortable on the course.

We like this, we like it a lot..... — We like this, we like it a lot…..

Keeping the black and white going.... — Keeping the black and white going….

Looking stealth, Angus Maddern flying under the radar!

Next up is racing, who is your money on?! Check back soon and we will let you know if you were successful!

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February 8, 2015

National 1 Practice 2 – You Yangs

Oliver Zwar; New team, new look, extra speed, sliding over this rock mid track, hardly touching the ground and looking smooth as always.

Here we go with our second range of coverage from You Yangs, no massive news as yet to report but we will bring it to you as we get it. Practice has seen most riders get their lines dialled, there are a few bigger jumps that some riders have had to work their way up to. Alternatively riders are looking for areas where they can save energy for the pedal sections to come.

Tim Eaton drops in on a line that some would cringe at even on a DH bike, making it look easy and smooth.

Some watched onto see how others were doing it.

Andrew Crimmins will be one of the favourites in Under 19.

There were some jumps that are keeping riders on their toes... — There were some jumps that are keeping riders on their toes…

Others were more comfortable and adding a bit of style!

Troy Brosnan would be one of the clear favourites in the Elite race.

Whilst the hill doesn't have surplus elevation it has is moments... — Whilst the hill doesn’t have surplus elevation it has is moments…

That World Cup speed Dean 'The Machine' Lucas on the prowl. — That World Cup speed Dean ‘The Machine’ Lucas on the prowl.

Connor Fearon keeping low, check out the eyes they're business despite the party going on out the back of the helmet! — Connor Fearon keeping low, check out the eyes they’re business despite the party going on out the back of the helmet!

Our next report will beafter finals, check back for all the latest soon! Like what you see? Hit the like button below, cheers.

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December 14, 2014

National 1 Practice – You Yangs

It's been a little while since You Yangs has had a national so there were some fresh faces checking out the track. — It’s been a little while since You Yangs has had a national so there were some fresh faces checking out the track.

We check in at You Yangs in Victoria for round 1 of the MTBA National Series, being the first race of the season everyone is keen to see where there is form at and with some heavy hitters from the World Cup in attendance we are positive racing is going to be action packed. This weekend we have a slew of heavy hitter photographers on the ground to bring you all the action, no worries!

This is possibly the star of our recent interview Darcy Grooby blurring past but seeing as they're going too fast we are struggling to tell!. — This is possibly the star of our recent interview Darcy Grooby blurring past but seeing as they’re going too fast we are struugling to tell!

Riding with mates is always fun, get your train on!

Getting sideways, who else but Ben Hill!

It wasn't just Ben getting sideways though! — It wasn’t just Ben getting sideways though!

Shakkas brah....! Transaltion: good times! — Shakkas brah….! Transaltion: good times!

There were a lot of riders riding 'smaller' downhill bikes to reflect the nature of the track, including Troy Brosnan. He could pretty much ride anything though and still go fast! Check back soon for a feature on these bikes. — There were a lot of riders riding ‘smaller’ downhill bikes to reflect the nature of the track, including Troy Brosnan. He could pretty much ride anything though and still go fast! Check back soon for a feature on these bikes.

Team Giant have a big presence, some riders on the small bike some on the new 650B downhill bike.

Connor Fearon, we had a detailed look at his Kona Process so watch out for that on the site real soon.

Of course there is a range of grades racing, not just Elite, Matt Kelly in under 17's cranking. — Of course there is a range of grades racing, not just Elite, Matt Kelly in under 17’s cranking.

Shuttles, essential part of the downhill scene across Australia!

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December 13, 2014