Tag: Rotorua

Crankworx – Rotorua – Bikes in the Pits

We found a few bikes lurking in the pits looking pretty tasty. The winner himself, Loic Bruni, has his bike being displayed by his mechanic.
We found a few bikes lurking in the pits looking pretty tasty. The winner himself, Loic Bruni, has his bike being displayed by his mechanic.

We were walking around the pits at Crankworx Rotorua and couldn’t help notice all the eye candy so we shot a few pics for you guys. Don’t drool on the screen now….

A close up of Loic's bike, these bike will actually have extra (orange) stickers on them at World Cups but they didn't have them all yet for Crankworx so the team went without!
A close up of Loic’s bike, these bike will actually have extra (orange) stickers on them at World Cups but they didn’t have them all yet for Crankworx so the team went without!
George Brannigan throws horns while he show's his Trek. These bikes have been evolved over plenty of seasons now and are a reliable platform for sure.
George Brannigan throws horns while he show’s his Trek. These bikes have been evolved over plenty of seasons now and are a reliable platform for sure.
Bernard Kerr rocking his black Pivot Phoenix, these bikes are at the lighter end of the scale but as Bernard (& Jackson Elliot) have proven they can still take a beating.
Bernard Kerr rocking his black Pivot Phoenix, these bikes are at the lighter end of the scale but as Bernard (& Jackson Elliot) have proven they can still take a beating.
This YT Tues CF was spotted at the DayZero Bike stand and we are quite excited these bikes are now available in Australia. We catted with the guys and got a low down on the bike.
This YT Tues CF was spotted at the DayZero Bike stand and we are quite excited these bikes are now available in Australia. We catted with the guys and got a low down on the bike.
At a retail of $6,099 AUD these bikes represent fantastic value considering the quality and specifications.
At a retail of $6,099 AUD these bikes represent fantastic value considering the quality and specifications.
The carbon version we are looking at here actually has different frame specifications than the alloy model. These are for high level riders/racers, beginners are better off buying an alloy version as they will be bale to perform on them better.
The carbon version we are looking at here actually has different frame specifications than the alloy model. These are for high level riders/racers, beginners are better off buying an alloy version as they will be bale to perform on them better.

You can wipe the drool of the screen now!

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Crankworx a�� Rotorua – Downhill Finals

Downhill finals and that's always a good time!
Downhill finals and that’s always a good time!

Surprisingly Friday was race day for the downhill! So today the crowds poured over the hill as riders negotiated one of the best downhill tracks going around. The great thing about Crankworx is that if you can’t make it yourself you can watch the live feed, coverage of the downhill was really well done, hats off to the organisers.

There were a lot of spectators on the hill today, creating a lot of noise for the riders. Can you spot the rider?
There were a lot of spectators on the hill today, creating a lot of noise for the riders. Can you spot the rider?

Here are some observations from today; the Kiwis didn’t dominate as some were predicting, team Polygon UR were unlucky with both Pro Male riders flatting, Eliot Jackson could be having his best World Cup season to date if today was anything to go by, A�Greg Minnaar did some serious damage to his hand and is unlikely to race the first World Cup, Connor Fearon rode a different bike for today only and still managed 5th!

Results as per below:

Pro Womena��s Results:

1. Rachel ATHERTON A� A�3:22.10

2. Tracey HANNAH A� A� A� A� 3:22.84

3. Emilie SIEGENTHALERA�A�A� 3:33.46

 

Pro Mena��s Results

1. Loic BRUNIA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2:50.60

2. Eliot JACKSON A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� 2:53.16

3. Sam BLENKINSOP A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� 2:53.23

 

Junior Men’s Results

1. Jack HUMPHRIES 3:07.52 2. 70

2. Max WARSHAWSKY 3:09.62 +2.10

3. Jack FISHER 3:09.74 +2.22

Remy Morton crashed but still managed to get into the top 4.
Remy Morton crashed but still managed to get into the top 4.
Second for Max 'War Hawk' Warshawsky, even with a crash evident on his kit.
Second for Max ‘War Hawk’ Warshawsky, even with a crash evident on his kit.
Emilie Siegenthaler was 3rd aboard her new Pivot.
Emilie Siegenthaler was 3rd aboard her new Pivot.
Tracey Hannah was happy as always, with a second place why wouldn't you be!
Tracey Hannah was happy as always, with a second place why wouldn’t you be!
Rachel Atherton charged home to take the win.
Rachel Atherton charged home to take the win.
Bernard Kerr scrubbing and keeping low.
Bernard Kerr scrubbing and keeping low.
Flats for Andrew Neethling and Mic Hannah was unfortunate.
Flats for Andrew Neethling and Mic Hannah was unfortunate.
Wyn Masters was eager to impress on home soil, he ended up 13th.
Wyn Masters was eager to impress on home soil, he ended up 13th.
The crowd was enthusiastic!
The crowd was enthusiastic!
David McMillan collected some bunting as a souvenir during his race run...he looked stylish as usual doing so.
David McMillan collected some bunting as a souvenir during his race run…he looked stylish as usual doing so.
24th for Dean Lucas, first major ride on his new bike!
24th for Dean Lucas, first major ride on his new bike!
9th for Gee Atherton in the World Champion stripes.
9th for Gee Atherton in the World Champion stripes.
5th for Connor Fearon.
5th for Connor Fearon.
Sam Blenkinsop got 3rd and a spot on WynTV!
Sam Blenkinsop got 3rd and a spot on WynTV!
Loic Bruni rode exceptionally to take the win, his first World Cup win can't be far away surely?!
Loic Bruni rode exceptionally to take the win, his first World Cup win can’t be far away surely?!
A real gentleman to is the young Frenchman.
A real gentleman to is the young Frenchman.
Riders were getting swamped by the crowd!
Riders were getting swamped by the crowd!

More action to come soon.

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Crankworx – Rotorua – Everything else!

That view, clap clap!
That view, clap clap!

Today was a slower day on the downhill front, timed practice was the main event in that space. Interestingly enough rain did fall during this practice which was the first time it has really rained here this week. That said the thick forest kept most of the ground in there dry, other sections, such as the open grassed areas were another kettle of fish! A few riders had off the bike excursions and some riders, such as Gee Atherton, crashed into or avoiding other riders.

Timed practice today was the main downhill event today, it wasn't seeding or qualifying just an indication for riders if they wanted to see their times.
Timed practice today was the main downhill event today, it wasn’t seeding or qualifying just an indication for riders if they wanted to see their times.

There were other events held today, in no particular order Speed and Style, Pump Track Challenge and Slopestyle practice.

Speed and Style results:

1. Martin SODERSTROM (SWE)

2. Adrien LORON (FRA)

3. Bernard KERR (GBR)

Speed and Style sees two riders pitted against each other on a dual slalom like course for two runs. A trick over the jump equals time being taken off their total time. The lowest combined time over the 2 runs is the winner.
Speed and Style sees two riders pitted against each other on a dual slalom like course for two runs. A trick over the jump equals time being taken off their total time. The lowest combined time over the 2 runs is the winner.
Eeeekkk! A few riders put their front wheel over the top of this berm today.
Eeeekkk! A few riders put their front wheel over the top of this berm today.
Watch out! Ty Bowmaker from Captyvate Media had to move his gear pretty quickly when this rider went skew-if!
Watch out! Ty Bowmaker from Captyvate Media had to move his gear pretty quickly when this rider went skew-if!
The speed and style course, just as most trails around here, was immaculately groomed.
The speed and style course, just as most trails around here, was immaculately groomed.
Bernard Kerr has a few fans out there!
Bernard Kerr has a few fans out there!
They start them young around these parts...
They start them young around these parts…
Shredding the corners up near the top of the course.
Shredding the corners up near the top of the course.
The berms on the pump track were well groomed, so much so they had a mulch blower on it to dry and clear it.
The berms on the pump track were well groomed, so much so they had a mulch blower on it to dry and clear it.
There was some congestion on the trail when the rain came to the downhill.
There was some congestion on the trail when the rain came to the downhill.
The clouds have looked ominous all week, today they opened up and it rained.
The clouds have looked ominous all week, today they opened up and it rained.
The slopestyle is always a crowd pleaser.
The slopestyle is always a crowd pleaser.
The slopestyle course has been hailed by the riders as one of the best courses ever!
The slopestyle course has been hailed by the riders as one of the best courses ever!
The slopestyle guys seem in their element despite the enormity of the jumps they are doing.
The slopestyle guys seem in their element despite the enormity of the jumps they are doing.
Even the downhill jumps are on the large size!
Even the downhill jumps are on the large size!

Tomorrow is the finals for the downhill so check back soon for that.

Images: Downhill247/Jaime BlackA�/A�www.jaimeblack.com.au

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Crankworx – Rotorua – Whip Off

Whip off events are always fun and the Oceania Championships was no different!
Whip off events are always fun and the Oceania Championships was no different!

Tonight a pretty fun event by the name of Whip Off Oceania Championships went down! It is pretty self explanatory, basically the biggest whip wins, riders have to pull the whip back, i.e land normally and not leaving their tale out to dry! Casey Brown threw down and took out the women’s event and Ryan Howard was going past 90 for the men deservedly taking the win (credit to some of the locals who were going huge!).We will leave you to check out the action via the photos below:

Max Warshawsky was looking comfortable and was one of the youngest competitiors.
Max Warshawsky was looking comfortable and was one of the youngest competitors.
David McMillan can whip!
David McMillan can whip!
Sam Blenkinsop looked so effortless, almost lazy with his whips!
Sam Blenkinsop looked so effortless, almost lazy with his whips!
There was a lot of media keen to get the shot!
There was a lot of media keen to get the shot!
Adding some variation to the standard whip!
Adding some variation to the standard whip!
Crazy Kiwis....
Crazy Kiwis….
Brook MacDonald was one of the only riders who wasn't pedalling straight at the jump, he was hitting a corner before it then cranking in,fair play Brook!
Brook MacDonald was one of the only riders who wasn’t pedalling straight at the jump, he was hitting a corner before it then cranking in,fair play Brook!
Connor Fearon.
Connor Fearon.
Remy Morton started his week off with 5th place.
Remy Morton started his week off with 5th place.

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A large part of a successful whip is bringing it back! Which didn't always happen...
A large part of a successful whip is bringing it back! Which didn’t always happen…
Welcome to the Oceania Whip Off Championships!
Welcome to the Oceania Whip Off Championships!

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Almost... David McMillan was very happy to ride this one out...!
Almost… David McMillan was very happy to ride this one out…!

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3 out of 5 Aussies on the podium, pretty happy with that yeeooowww!
3 out of 5 Aussies on the podium, pretty happy with that yeeooowww!
The top 5 men 1. Ryan Howard 2. Connor Fearon 3. Bernard Kerr 4. David McMillan 5. Remy Morton and Casey Brown, winner of the women's class!
The top 5 men 1. Ryan Howard 2. Connor Fearon 3. Bernard Kerr 4. David McMillan 5. Remy Morton and Casey Brown, winner of the women’s class!
Ryan Howard was getting past 90 and then bringing it back to! He was the deserved winner.
Ryan Howard was getting past 90 and then bringing it back to! He was the deserved winner.

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2012 Oceania Championships’ – Rotorua New Zealand

The 2012 Oceania Championships’ were held in Rotorua, on a track that many riders’, said was one of the best race tracks they have raced on. Conditions varied over the weekend with rain falling in the finals on Sunday. Many ofA�Australia’s Elite riders were preparing for the first World Cup in South Africa and didn’t make the trip over to race. A�Australia’s highest Elite Men’s finish was thirteenth, Junior Men were better represented and Australia claimed three out of the top five places.

Elite Men:

1. Matthew Scoles NZLA�3.07.20

2. Matt Walker NZL 3.09.18 + 1.98

3. Wyn Masters NZL 3.10.03 + 2.83

4. Brook MacDonald NZL 3.13.78 + 6.58

5. Remi Gauvin CAN 3.14.38 + 7.18

Under 19 Men:

1. Brent Smith AUS 3.16.41

2. Jake Robinson NZL 3.16.73 + 0.33

3. Louis Hamilton NZL 3.17.27 + 0.87

4. Dave McMillan AUS 3.18.18 +A�1.77

5. Dean Lucas AUS 3.19.41 + 3.01
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