2015 Oceania Championships - Toowoomba, Australia
Jubilee Park, Toowoomba’s home of mountain biking was host to the Oceania Championships this week. Cut into the hillside overlooking the Lockyer Valley and co-designed by World Champ Jarred Graves, Toowoomba’s downhill track McKenzie Frenzy had plenty to offer for everyone.
Plenty of effort had been put in by riders who had travelled from all over to take part in this international round, offering the opportunity for extra UCI points and the final round of the Australian National Series to follow on Sunday.
Having race day on Friday meant riders had the chance to get in early and enjoy 4 full days of official riding on the trail.
Conditions were hot, dusty and loose for Thursday’s seeding run.
An overnight storm on Thursday night saturated the track, making conditions for practice very interesting in the morning. Some riders collecting so much mud they were unable to keep the bikes rolling though flatter sections of the trail.
With the sun out and high temps, the track dried out fairly quick, so racing got pushed forward to avoid the threat of another storm predicted for late afternoon.
View results here.
MENTIONS: @yeticycles, @konaworld, @intensecyclesusa
Plenty of effort had been put in by riders who had travelled from all over to take part in this international round, offering the opportunity for extra UCI points and the final round of the Australian National Series to follow on Sunday.
Having race day on Friday meant riders had the chance to get in early and enjoy 4 full days of official riding on the trail.
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 Richie Rude putting the pedal down and enjoying the view before dropping into a practice run. |
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| Jackson Davis railing his specialized through the first switchback of the set leading into the rock garden. |
Conditions were hot, dusty and loose for Thursday’s seeding run.
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| Tegan Molloy, making the most of the dusty conditions in Thursdays seeding. |
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| Nothing like a bit of mid race air time from Ben Power. |
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| With the open sections of the trail drying out, New Zealand Sophie Tyas raced her way to the Oceania silver medal. |
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| Crimmins carving some dry lines back into the track after a huge over night storm. |
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| Conditions were near perfect for race day. |
An overnight storm on Thursday night saturated the track, making conditions for practice very interesting in the morning. Some riders collecting so much mud they were unable to keep the bikes rolling though flatter sections of the trail.
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| Riders and spectators could never get sick of the amazing views this track offers over the Lockyer Valley. |
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| Leaning it in nice and low Hayden Poptie takes advantage of the tacky track conditions during the Friday's mid morning practice. |
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| So many flowing berms on this short track. |
With the sun out and high temps, the track dried out fairly quick, so racing got pushed forward to avoid the threat of another storm predicted for late afternoon.
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| 0.01 of a second off American Richie Rude's winning race time, Fearon still walked away with the crown of Oceania Champion. |
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| Specialized rider David McMillan staying focused over the rocks. |
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| Mega style through the berms from Graeme Mudd. |
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| Graves looking exceptionally fast on home trails, getting his down hill flow on before the next national Enduro round. |
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| Focused. |
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| Relaxed Richie on his way to the fastest time for race day. |
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| Flying out of the forest to the finish line, launched from one of the many decent kickers this trail provides. |
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| Snapped moments before cutting a new line on the trail. Chris Kovarik's innovation landed him self on the podium. |
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| Elite men's podium: 1.Connor Fearon 2. Jarred Graves. 3. Chris Kovarik 4. Graeme Mudd 5. Daniel Meilink. Special Mention to Richie Rude Jr with the fastest time for the race. |
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| Elite women's podium: 1. Tegan Molloy 2. Sophie Tyas 3. Michelle Crisp 4. Kellie Weinert. Special mention to Claire Buchar with the fastest time for the race. |
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| U19's men's podium: 1. Andrew Crimmins, Max Washawski 3. Joel Willis. |
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| Oceania champions Crimmins, Fearon and Molloy. |
View results here.
MENTIONS: @yeticycles, @konaworld, @intensecyclesusa
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2. Does a photo of Jared Graves looking shit on a bike exist?
3. Straya
So Kona are making a Intense 951 now...... cool beans
Page 62.
www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/16/72/76/MTBReglementsENG_English.pdf
I am sure his team manager will look into this.