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

Race day in Thredbo!
Race day in Thredbo!

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!
Everyone was ready to go and excited for racing!
Andrew Crimmins leading the way, his local knowledge no doubt helping his cause.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Thomas Crimmins charging into the finish and second place.
Muddy with his eyes on the podium. A new bike not slowing him down as he got up to speed quickly!
Muddy with his eyes on the podium. A new bike not slowing him down as he got up to speed quickly!

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.
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!
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.
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.
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

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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.
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.
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).
Perfect weather over the course of the weekend (excuse the pun).
Race weekends can often be a blur!
Race weekends can often be a blur!
Finally thanks to all the crew that brings you guys the action! Show them some love on social media! Ps look hard at this picture and you will spot our next product release....
Finally thanks to all the crew that brings you guys the action! Show them some love on social media! Ps look hard at this picture and you will spot our next product release….

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

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

Thredbo. Saturday Practice. Enjoy.
Thredbo. Saturday Practice. Enjoy.

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 track is really seeing some action and with the dry weather there is dust being kicked up everywhere!
We mentioned the dust right?!
We mentioned the dust right?!
The views up the top of the course were still breath taking!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Looking stealth, Angus Maddern flying under the radar!
On point!
On point!

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National Round 2 – Thredbo – Practice

Back to the high country of Australia and the epic view at Thredbo!
Back to the high country of Australia and the epic view at Thredbo!

National round 2 is upon us and we are back at one of Australia’s most iconic downhill venues, Thredbo! There have been a raft of changes lately to help keep things interesting so the riders are all enjoying the variety and having to learn new sections. We have an assortment of images for you from practice so check them out and enjoy.

Nationals for a lot of people mean road trips!
Nationals for a lot of people mean road trips!
And without the saying 'it's the journey not the destination' often applies!
And without the saying ‘it’s the journey not the destination’ often applies!
It is all worth it though to get sideways on the track!
It is all worth it though to get sideways on the track!
And of course chairlifts in Australia are hard to come by so you have to jump on the chance to ride them!
And of course chairlifts in Australia are hard to come by so you have to jump on the chance to ride them!
Yes all those rocks are still there!
Yes all those rocks are still there!
Some beautiful scenery on the hillside!
Some beautiful scenery on the hillside!
The new Mondraker Australia team are getting amongst it.
The new Mondraker Australia team are getting amongst it.
The usual suspects are there as well of course! Troy Brosnan on the way down.
The usual suspects are there as well of course! Troy Brosnan on the way down.
Of course there are riders across all categories enjoying themselves, not just the pros!
Of course there are riders across all categories enjoying themselves, not just the pros!
Popping up and onwards!
Popping up and onwards!
There is certainly a lot of terrain for the riders to cover, one of the longest tracks going around!
There is certainly a lot of terrain for the riders to cover, one of the longest tracks going around!
Blue skies and mint conditions put a smile on everyone's dials!
Blue skies and mint conditions put a smile on everyone’s dials!
Literally destroying corners Andrew Crimmins will be a favourite for fastest time of the day!
Literally destroying corners Andrew Crimmins will be a favourite for fastest time of the day!
Dean Lucas blurring past!
Dean Lucas blurring past!
The bottom section features some cool jumps, after riders have negotiated the rest of the course and are tired they need to have their wits about them going to the finish line through this section.
The bottom section features some cool jumps, after riders have negotiated the rest of the course and are tired they need to have their wits about them going to the finish line through this section.
Foot out flat out!
Foot out flat out!
Railing the Canadian style wooden berm!
Railing the Canadian style wooden berm!

Check back for the next installment real soon!

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Inside Info: Connor Fearon’s Process

Connor Fearon has been riding this handy little rig over the past few months, we sat him down and asked him a few questions about it!
Connor Fearon has been riding this handy little rig over the past few months, we sat him down and asked him a few questions about it!

Enduro bikes are in. We saw it at the first Australian national round late last year and whilst that was mainly due to the track set up there is no denying that enduro type bikes make good downhill bikes in a lot of places! Add to the fact and we can’t all afford to have multiple bikes so having a do it all bike is an even smarter idea!

Connor Fearon rocking the enduro rig at the national round at You Yangs.
Connor Fearon rocking the enduro rig at the national round at You Yangs.
So we have full downhill tyres but tubeless to save weight and still be good over the rocks.
So we have full downhill tyres but tubeless to save weight and still be good over the rocks. The stem spacers can be swapped around depending on the height Connor wants for the front end. He made the switch to clips recently for most tracks, it definitely makes sense for the flat Australian tracks. A stiffer set up in the front end as well for trails that don’t need as much compression.
Compared to the stock bike there is a bigger chainring at the front, this makes sense when you are primarily using it to go down and you don't want to be spinning out.
Compared to the stock bike there is a bigger chainring at the front, this makes sense when you are primarily using it to go down and you don’t want to be spinning out.
Just like his downhill bike there are 7 speeds at the back. No dropping gears into the heel and nice close ratios.
Just like his downhill bike there are 7 speeds at the back. No dropping gears into the heel and nice close ratios.
Connor had the dropper posted removed for the race, not like you would need it! Plus it saves weight and then you don't have to worry about the extra cables getting caught on anything or bashing against the frame and making noise. A quiet bike is a fast bike!
Connor had the dropper posted removed for the race, not like you would need it! Plus it saves weight and then you don’t have to worry about the extra cables getting caught on anything or bashing against the frame and making noise. A quiet bike is a fast bike!
A 40mm stem and as you cans ee a pretty low set up, getting the weight further forward over the front wheel to carve the turns.
A 40mm stem and as you can see a pretty low set up, getting the weight further forward over the front wheel to carve the turns.
Bars are cut down to 750mm which is wide but not ridiculous.
Bars are cut down to 750mm which is wide but not ridiculous.
Third at the first national round shows the bike is more than capable.
Third at the first national round shows the bike is more than capable.
It was also the bike he used at the enduro race he raced a few weeks prior, which he won!
It was also the bike he used at the enduro race he raced a few weeks prior, which he won!
When we talked to Connor he had the new DebonAir upgrade which is available to the public. Essentially it makes the shock feel plusher and bottom out less, useful for the bigger hits on the downhill track.
When we talked to Connor he had the new DebonAir upgrade which is available to the public. Essentially it makes the shock feel plusher and bottom out less, useful for the bigger hits on the downhill track.
Being a factory rider would be nice.....
Being a factory rider would be nice…..

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That’s a wrap for the moment, we will be checking out a bunch of other bikes too so stay tuned!

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Pick Of The Pics: 2014

2014 was a ripper year and we are not just talking about the world cup series! Across the board there was some great racing, we thought we would relive some of the highlights. Furthermore it is a way we can say thank you to our contributors, they are what powers the site. So a big thank you to them all, specifically JBPhotomedia and RFphtographics. Finally we need to say a massive thank you to Jason Stevens Photography who brought us a range of coverage but most notably the 2014 world cup series. Enjoy our review;

Round 1 of the Nationals Series, held in the hills surrounding Adelaide at Eagle Mountain Bike Park was a big event. Won by Connor Fearon on his birthday none the less...
January and Round 1 of the Nationals Series, held in the hills surrounding Adelaide at Eagle Mountain Bike Park was a big event. Won by Connor Fearon on his birthday none the less…
The end of January saw Mount Baw Baw host VicDH and the weather went from fog to sun over the course of the weekend.
The end of January saw Mount Baw Baw host VicDH and the weather went from fog to sun over the course of the weekend.
In February we talked to
In February we talked to one of Australia’s up and comers, Andrew Crimmins.
Round 2 of the national series was at an iconic Australian venue, Mount Buller.
Round 2 of the national series was at an iconic Australian venue, Mount Buller and it was won by Troy Brosnan.
February was all about the nationals as round 3 was on in Thredbo.
February was all about the nationals as round 3 was on in Thredbo.
March was all about Bright, it hosted the national champs and a Vic Dh round.
March was all about Bright, it hosted the national champs and a Vic Dh round.
April saw the world cup season kick off in South Africa won by Aaron Gwin.
April saw the world cup season kick off in South Africa won by Aaron Gwin.
One of the highlights of the year was the return to Australia for the world cup series. Cairns was the host and the weather played a large part but regardless it was a great event.
One of the highlights of the year was the return to Australia for the world cup series. Cairns was the host and the weather played a large part but regardless it was a great event.
May saw some of the other state winter series kick off.
May saw some of the other state winter series kick off.
We also covered the Australian national enduro series.
We also covered the Australian national enduro series.
June saw us head west for something different, the Albany urban downhill race.
June saw us head west for something different, the Albany urban downhill race.
One of the highlights of the year was Troy Brosnan taking his first world cup win in Fort William.
One of the highlights of the year was Troy Brosnan taking his first world cup win in Fort William.
IN what was a sign to come June saw Josh Bryceland take his first world cup victory.
In what was a sign of things to come June saw Josh Bryceland take his first world cup victory.
July was our third birthday!
July was our third birthday!
July also saw a muddy race in Ballarat.
July also saw a muddy race in Ballarat.
August was an extremely busy month that kicked off with the Mont Sainte Anne world cup and a return to the top step for Sam Hill.
August was an extremely busy month that kicked off with the Mont Sainte Anne world cup and a return to the top step for Sam Hill.
Followed by the Windham world cup, won by Josh Bryceland. The juniors were also on board getting some experience before the world championships.
Followed by the Windham world cup, won by Josh Bryceland. The juniors were also on board getting some experience before the world championships.
Crankworx finished off the North American adventures.
Crankworx finished off the North American adventures.
Capping off August was the Meribel world cup where Sam Hill took his second win for the year. Josh Bryceland was also crowned the overall winner along with Manon Carpenter.
Capping off August was the Meribel world cup where Sam Hill took his second win for the year. Josh Bryceland was also crowned the overall winner along with Manon Carpenter.
September saw Norway host the world championships and Gee Atherton grab win number 2.
September saw Norway host the world championships and Gee Atherton grab win number 2.
Back in Australia during August we headed to New South Wales for their state series.
Back in Australia during August we headed to New South Wales for their state series.
October saw the South Australian state championships and a vintage race be held.
October saw the South Australian state championships and a vintage race be held.
November saw us head to Bali for one of the best races of the year, the Asia Pacific Downhill Challenge.
November saw us head to Bali for one of the best races of the year, the Asia Pacific Downhill Challenge.
November also saw us get our enduro on.
November also saw us get our enduro on.
December saw the kick off for the new national downhill series in You Yangs.
December saw the kick off for the new national downhill series in You Yangs.
Cannonball festival was a nice way to head into Christmas.
Cannonball festival was a nice way to head into Christmas.

2014 was great, here is to 2015 even better!

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