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.

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.

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).

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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