Mount Buller provides an awesome alpine background to the excitement of Nationals racing, whether it’s looking out over the surrounding mountains, or amongst the beautiful Australian Gums.
In 2014 nationals style, heatwaves were once again forecast for a long weekend of racing. Dust is practically jumping off the ground, as lift-assisted practice run mean efficient and easy practice sessions for everyone. After a nasty accident during practice yesterday left a rider airlifted to hospital with a broken Femur, practice was delayed so many were making up for lost time with another full day of practice on Saturday. Here’s a taste of the action!
Jackson Davis is impressive in all areas of his riding. Whether it’s jumps, rocks or wallrides, the confidence and speed with which he tackles the trail has spectators eyebrows high indeed.A foot through the lens is never ideal; in this case a high-risk, high-profit photo opportunity was put to the test (followed by very fast moving after this frame).Shelly Flood has a strong hold on her confidence this year, seen here railing a rocky berm near the top of the track. What will the Elite women’s podium look like? Time will tell.Line choice is highly varied in the wide-trailed, super rough top section. With near constant riders, the trail won’t get any smoother come Sunday racing.
Ben Hill swoops through, passing the rock hit and taking an inside line, hovering above the rocks and keeping good pace through the rough top section.Troy Brosnan was as rare as a drop bear on track today, with a number of practice runs you could count on one hand. TB still stood out as one of the very fastest on track, we can’t wait to for seeding and racing tomorrow!
Plenty of action tomorrow with practice, seeding and racing! Keep up to date and join us for a wild ride.
