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Bright – National Champs Day 3

The classic Bright shot from the top of the downhill track.
The classic Bright shot from the top of the downhill track.

Day 3 here in Bright and it was much drier today, however, with the rain from yesterday it meant the track conditions were good. There was an early morning practice session before seeding in the afternoon, this allowed everyone to get a feel for their speed before race day. With there being a few apparent issues with getting the results up we can’speculate too much but we do believe for the Senior men it was Connor Fearon fastest followed by Troy Brosnan and then Sam Hill.

Plenty of riders were more comfortable on the track today after the change in weather.
Plenty of riders were more comfortable on the track today after the change in weather.
There were still a few spills though...
There were still a few spills though…
You can bet Troy Brosnan wants to keep that number 1 plate!
You can bet Troy Brosnan wants to keep that number 1 plate!
Sam Hill wouldn't mind getting tit though... his bike looking fast even when standing still!
Sam Hill wouldn’t mind getting tit though… his bike looking fast even when standing still!
As usual Junior Men is another tightly contested category.
As usual Junior Men is another tightly contested category.
There were plenty of spectators for seeding today.
There were plenty of spectators for seeding today.
Provisionally Connor Fearon was the fastest in seeding.
Provisionally Connor Fearon was the fastest in seeding.

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Bright – Australian National Champs Day 1/2

Back in beautiful Bright for the Australian MTB National Champs.

Thursday saw sunny sky’s and warm weather for Track walk. With the weather turning the complete opposite for day 1 of practice on Friday. Rain fell for all morning and early afternoon leaving the track wet and slippery especially on the roots in the forrest.

The sun was shining for track walk.
The sun was shining for track walk.

The view from the top of Bright can't be beaten.

The view from the top of Bright can’t be beaten.
Specialized Mechanic Lachlan McKillop prepping tyre's for the week.
Specialized Mechanic Lachlan McKillop prepping tyre’s for the week.
The specialized tent has all the activities sorted
The specialized tent has all the activities sorted
Finishing off the day with a swim at this place can't be beaten.
Finishing off the day with a swim at this place can’t be beaten.

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Day 2 was the complete opposite to Thursday. With Rain forecast all morning.
Day 2 was the complete opposite to Thursday. With Rain forecast all morning.
The riders set off into fog at the top of the hill.
The riders set off into fog at the top of the hill.
Jordan Prochyra after punching some runs in the rain.
Jordan Prochyra after punching some runs in the rain.
The Specialized team dog.
The Specialized team dog.
With not much going on track kaneophoto took photos from the comfort of the tents.
With not much going on track kaneophoto took photos from the comfort of the tents.

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Dropping into the darkness of the forrest.
Dropping into the darkness of the forrest.
Dave McMillan Throwing mud.
Dave McMillan Throwing mud.
Angus Maddern pushing the limits a little too far.
Angus Maddern pushing the limits a little too far.
Just here for a good one
Just here for a good one
Shelly flood feet up sliding.
Shelly flood feet up sliding.
Josh Clark Slaming into berms, just baller.
Josh Clark Slaming into berms, just baller.

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Wet roots causing trouble for the riders.
Wet roots causing trouble for the riders.
Conor pops over the wet roots.
Conor pops over the wet roots.
Sam Hill smashing out runs in the arvo, and looking fast by the end of the day.
Sam Hill smashing out runs in the arvo, and looking fast by the end of the day.
#panshotfriday
#panshotfriday
Dean Lucas on his new rig.
Dean Lucas on his new rig.
Rem Dog back from his summer in NZ and looking fast.
Rem Dog back from his summer in NZ and looking fast.
Thomas Crimmins two wheel drifting
Thomas Crimmins two wheel drifting

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Thredbo – Australian National Round 3

Thumbs up for Thredbo, always good to head back!
Thumbs up for Thredbo, always good to head back!

We headed to Thredbo over the weekend in the picturesque Snowy Mountains for the third round of the MTBA national series. The track is one of the longest, roughest and gnarliest going around, for this round a few changes had been made – the corners and berms were built up which allowed extra speed to be carried across the track. Of course this meant new ‘pseudo’ doubles were being found by riders with their new found speed. This didn’t come without consequences – talk to Curtis Keene who couldn’t race after smashing countless wheels over the weekend. Even more worryingly was Troy Brosnan who crashed and dislocated his shoulder, with the World Cup season getting closer this was an unneeded set back, we know TB though, he will bounce back! Continue reading “Thredbo – Australian National Round 3” →

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!

Next up is racing, who is your money on?! Check back soon and we will let you know if you were successful!

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