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National 1 Race Day

Protrains were commonly seen in the Victorian landscape, this one featuring Ryan Hunt as he beats the dust kicked up by
Pro-bike-trains were commonly seen in the Victorian landscape, this one featuring Ryan Hunt as he beats the dust kicked up behind T Crimmins.

The 2014/15 Subaru Australian National series commenced on a warm note – on a perfect summer’s weekend in December. Upon arrival and track walk, it was clear that the weekend would be exciting racing, as our practice articlesA�1 & 2A�show an established trail with opportunity for tight racing.

It's obvious that You Yangs is an extremely dedicated club, with dialled trail building features and techniques throughout the course. From trail crossings to planterboxed jumps that couldn't be much more bulletproof, the trail sets a standard for sustainable competition trails.
It’s obvious that You Yangs is an extremely dedicated club, with dialled trail building features and techniques throughout the course.
From trail crossings to planter-boxed jumps that couldn’t be much more bulletproof, the trail sets a standard for sustainable competition trails.

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With a total of 231 riders as a result of the combined VDHS / National round, seeding and racing were moved forward in the day to ensure a smooth day for all. Still, in the heat riders were feeling the effects of dehydration and the medics were kept busy. Although one rider was reported to have “superman-ed” over the off-camber rock drop pictured below during seeding, there were no major incidents to interrupt racing.

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Shelly Flood bearing yesterday's damage, and a smile - nothing brings Shelly down, it's time to ride!
Shelly Flood bearing yesterday’s damage, and a smile – nothing brings Shelly down, it’s time to ride!
Michelle Crisp took the 2014 National Series Title for Elite Women, will she hold it in 2015? With 3rd in the first round, the rest of the series will be exciting!
Michelle Crisp took the 2014 National Series Title for Elite Women, will she hold it in 2015? With 3rd in the first round, the rest of the series will be exciting!

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Jackson Davis
Jackson Davis slaying the blind rock gap, one of many rider trains making the most of practice.
Aiden Varley has had a massive year travelling with his Dad, Peter, to World Cup events. Aiden has had a hugely promising year but suffered a wrist injury which hampered his season. Another rider to move into the Elite category for this series, Aiden placed 8th, a promising result for 2015.
Aiden Varley has had a massive year travelling with his Dad, Peter, to World Cup events. Aiden has had a hugely promising year but suffered a wrist injury which hampered his season. Another rider to move into the Elite category for this series, Aiden placed 8th, a promising result for 2015.

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Turn down for what? Sorry. Troy laying down some signature style during seeding!
Turn down for what?!?
-Sorry-
Troy laying down some signature style during seeding!
Andrew Crimmins was clearly comfortable with the track, declaring his speed with a blazing seeding run. Check out a little clip he shot on our GoPro after the results...
Andrew Crimmins was clearly comfortable with the track, declaring his speed with a blazing seeding run.
Later in the week we’ll be releasing a little clip he shot on our GoPro.
The Fox chill out tent was the place to be after seeding runs, with times going up and misting fans, MTBA made a big effort to make a statement about the new National Series.
The Fox “Everyone’s a VIP” chill out tent was the place to be after seeding runs, with times going up and misting fans, MTBA made a big effort A�in Victoria to make a statement about the new National Series.

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Captions we got for this one included... "ooh, a piece of candy!" "My hand's over the line!!" .. we're sure you can think of some more.
Captions we got for this one included…
“ooh, a piece of candy!”
“My hand’s over the line!!”
.. we’re sure you can think of some more.

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Bilt Bikes scrubbing hard on a track where the slightest difference can be the winning move.
Bilt Bikes rider Brendan ‘Moony’ Moon scrubbing hard on a track where the slightest difference can be the winning move.
Some good looking elites catching some sun before their race runs. (Left to right: Andrew & Thomas Crimmins, Ryan Hunt)
Some good looking elites catching some sun before their race runs.
(Left to right: Andrew & Thomas Crimmins, Ryan Hunt)

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Tim Eaton - aboard the striking 2015 Reign - capably throwing it like he would his downhill bike.
Tim Eaton – aboard the striking 2015 Reign – capably throwing it like he would his downhill bike.
After pedaling the many traverses between obstacles, the bottom section saw riders feeling the lack of natural assistance down the hill. Angus Maddern here attackes the last 20m of trail...
After pedaling the many traverses between obstacles, the bottom section saw riders feeling the lack of natural assistance down the hill. Angus Maddern here attackes the last 20m of trail…
Sarah Booth took the Elite Women's title, with a 3.7 second lead over Junior World Champ, Tegan Molloy. who has just moved into Elite. Reportedly Molloy crashed during her race run; Thredbo will be one to watch! The Womens' field grows every year, a trend we all hope continues, embracing diversity and family within our sport.
Sarah Booth took the Elite Women’s title, with a 3.7 second lead over Junior World Champ, Tegan Molloy. who has just moved into Elite. Reportedly Molloy crashed during her race run; Thredbo will be one to watch! The Womens’ field grows every year, a trend we all hope continues, embracing diversity and family within our sport.
Troy always has the crowd buzzing by the finish line; the existing quarry landscape makes for an awesome atmosphere! Moments later Troy claims the win, half a second faster than NSW's Graeme Mudd.
Troy always has the crowd buzzing by the finish line; the existing quarry landscape makes for an awesome atmosphere!
Moments later Troy claims the win, half a second faster than NSW’s Graeme Mudd.
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Graeme ‘Muddy’ Mudd recaps and revives after a blazing run, with serious threat to the top of the podium.

RESULTS – Courtesy of Mountain Bike Australia

Category First Time Second Time Time behind Third Time Time behind
Elite Men Troy Brosnan 1:55.42 Graeme Mudd 1:55.98 0.56 Connor Fearon 1:56.85 0.87
Elite Women Sarah Booth 2:31.30 Tegan Molloy 2:35.06 3.76 Michelle Crisp 2:35.46 0.40
Junior Men Andrew Crimmins 1:57.69 Jackson Frew 1:59.34 1.65 Max Warshawsky 2:01.72 2.38
Under 17 Men Baxter Maiwald 2:05.01 Joshua Clark 2:09.45 4.44 Darcy Coutts 2:11.23 1.78
Under 15 Men James Findlay 2:22.99 Oskar White 2:27.54 4.55 Downey Cooper 2:35.12 7.58
Under 13 Men Troy Weinert 2:40.15
Open Men Liam Thomas 2:12.54 Connor Hunter 2:14.22 1.68 Jamie Dunlop 2:15.23 1.01
Sport Men Aaron Churton 2:18.86 John Hunter 2:23.04 4.18 Luke Campbell 2:24.16 1.12
Masters 1/2 Men Jack Tattersall 2:09.45 Lee Ellis 2:11.58 2.13 Sean Martin 2:21.18 9.60
Masters 3/4 Men Mathew Molijn 2:13.94 Tom Gilfedder 2:13.95 0.01 Matt Wise 2:15.68 1.73
Masters 5/6 Men Craig Kirkpatrick 2:34.62 Mark Gardner 2:49.92 15.30 Rick Hauck 2:59.90 9.98
Masters 7+ Men Stephen Coles 3:11.14 Conway Ganderton 3:44.76 33.62
Senior Hardtail Men Jamie Essam 2:49.92 Pac Diesel 4:10.39 1:20.47

The next round of the Australian National DHI series will commence in Thredbo on the 6th of February, followed by Bright and National / Oceania Championships in Toowomba. Check the National Series website for information, rego and updates.

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Elite Men's Podium cooling off after a hot day's racing!
Elite Women’s Podium cooling off after a hot day’s racing!
After a front flat pretty well ended Connor's contention for National champion last season, 2014/15 is a new story. What will Mr. 10K/International have up his sleeve in Thredbo and Bright?
After a front flat pretty well ended Connor’s contention for National champion last season, 2014/15 is a new story.
What will Mr. Fearon have up his sleeve in Thredbo and Bright?
A splash of new colour in the field from U17s to Elite is the new Mondraker Australia DH team. Stay tuned, we will be speaking with them soon....
A splash of new colour in the field from U17s to Elite is the new Mondraker Australia DH team. Stay tuned, we will be speaking with them soon….

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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.
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.

Aiden Varley clears the hip jump with ease, sporting a fresh bike, and kit for the new season.
Aiden Varley clears the hip jump with ease, sporting a fresh bike, and kit for the new season.
Tim Eaton drops in on a line that some would cringe at even on a DH bike, making it look easy and smooth.
Tim Eaton drops in on a line that some would cringe at even on a DH bike, making it look easy and smooth.
Searching for those elusive seconds!
Searching for those elusive seconds!
Some watched onto see how others were doing it.
Some watched onto see how others were doing it.
Andrew Crimmins will be one of the favourites in Under 19.
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!
Others were more comfortable and adding a bit of style!
Like this...
Like this…
Kicking dust.
Kicking dust.
Troy Brosnan would be one of the clear favourites in the Elite race.
Troy Brosnan would be one of the clear favourites in the Elite race.
Scrub a dub dub!
Scrub a dub dub!
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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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!
Riding with mates is always fun, get your train on!
Getting sideways, who else but Ben Hill!
Getting sideways, who else but Ben Hill!
It wasn't just Ben getting sideways though!
It wasn’t just Ben getting sideways though!
Of course some riders were strictly business, Angus Maddern on the hunt!
Of course some riders were strictly business, Angus Maddern on the hunt!
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.
Team Giant have a big presence, some riders on the small bike some on the new 650B downhill bike.
Jackson Davis.
Jackson Davis.
Connor Fearon, we had a detailed look at his Kona Process so watch out for that on the site real soon.
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!
Shuttles, essential part of the downhill scene across Australia!

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Round 1 Vic DH Series – You Yangs

Trent Piribauer only seconds away from completing his winning Elite Mens run. Photo: SH

Round 1 of the 2011-12 Victorian DH series was held at You Yangs on track 10, more commonly known as ‘Turbulence’. The track could be described as a flat out blast down a hill with some big jumps and tricky rock sections, not much in the way of tight or technical riding meant that it was going to favour the fitter and stronger riders but still be a lot of fun for everyone else.
Continue reading “Round 1 Vic DH Series – You Yangs” →

Flash Results: Round 1 Vic DH Series – You Yangs

Flash results from the first Victorian Downhill round, full report to follow soon:

Elite Men:

1. Trent Piribauer 1.59.78

2. Jessie Beare 2.00.17 + 0.39

3. Kane Cannan 2.00.27 + 0.49

4. Connor Fearon 2.00.31 + 0.54

5. Tim Eaton 2.01.19 + 1.41

Under 19 Men:

1. Dean Lucas 1.58.80

2. Joey Vejvoda 2.00.77 + 1.97

3. James Kelly 2.03.29 + 4.49

The top sixteen Elite Men were only separated by about 3 seconds! Talk about close. Look at Dean Lucas’ time in Under 19! Fastest time of the day by almost a full second, on such a tight track,A�that’s super impressive. Full report up on the site soon. Thanks to JL Media for the results.

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