The results from today’s Australian National Championships’ inside, click the ‘read more’ link. A full report and photos to follow:
Continue reading “Flash Result: Australian National Championships’ Eagle Mountain Bike Park”
Another hot day at Eagle Mountain Bike ParkA�for today’s practice and seeding. The heat was affecting everyoneA�but at least the conditions were the same for all the riders. A quick injury update; Ben Cory seperated his shoulder yesterday and can’t race, Rhys Atkinson crashed onto his arm in practice. Rhys was stiff and sore but as he said “tomorrow is the one that counts”, no doubt rest and ice will be applied for the next 24 hours. Numerous other riders crashed due to the heat, fatigue and the track deteriorating.
Continue reading “Australian National Championships – Eagle Mountain Bike Park – Saturday Seeding”
National Champs is here! Adelaide has turned onA�its hottest temperature in weeks just for the riders, it always seems to be hot for National Champs. Already after a few days of practice the track has started to blow out with dust and ruts forming all the way down. Changes aren’t too drastic from last years track, the biggest issues for riders seems to be the heat, plenty of riders’ have already tasted Eagle dust!
Continue reading “Australian National Championships – Eagle Mountain Bike Park – Friday Practice”
Mount Stromlo is one of Australia’s most well known tracks, both here and internationally. It played host toA�a World Cup inA�2008, won by Greg Minnaar and the World Championships’ in 2009 won by Steve Peat. Not to mention numerous other National Series races and the National Championships’. Widely regarded as a physically intensive track, Minnaar and Peats’ win seemed to prove this theory. If there was going to be a race this year that would test Troy Brosnan’s dominance in Elite Men, Mount Stromlo would be it. Favourite in Under 19 Men must have been a rider such as Joey Vejvoda or Dean Lucas, riders who both suit the pedally track.
Continue reading “Round 3 Australian National Series – Mount Stromlo”
The third round of the Australian National Series at Mount Stromlo got off to a wet start with Friday’s practice being held in downpour conditions. Most riders chose to take practice easy knowing that the conditions would improve for Saturday and Sunday. Fortunately they did andA�conditions for the race were good. Full report to follow.
Elite Men:
1. Troy Brosnan 2.14.40
2. Sam Hill 2.16.85 + 2.45
3. Todd Madsen 2.20.19 + 5.79
4. Ricky Boyer 2.20.65 + 6.25
5. Tim Eaton 2.20.72 + 6.32
Elite Women:
1. Tracey Hannah 2.38.78
2. Lisa Mathison 2.53.71 + 14.93
3. Madeline Taylor 2.55.32 + 16.54
4. Claire Whiteman 2.58.11 + 19.33
5. Michelle Crisp 3.00.64 + 21.86
Under 19 Men:
1. Connor Fearon 2.19.66
2. Joe Vejvoda 2.22.02 + 2.36
3. Luke Ellison 2.22.68 + 3.02
4. Trent Pirribauer 2.22.73 + 3.07
5. Dave McMillan 2.23.13 + 3.47
Under 19 Female:
1. Danielle Beecroft 2.50.11
2. Gemma Greentree 4.16.02 + 1.25.91
Continue reading “Flash Result: Round 3 Australian National Series Mount Stromlo”
A dry dusty track greeted riders for racing, this year the track followed the ‘old’ line, featuring a wooden wall ride to drop, rather than the switchbacks used last season when conditions were wet and slippery!
Continue reading “Round 2 Australian National Series – Mt. Buller Finals”
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