Results: New Zealand Nationals 2015 - Round 1

Last Saturday, 10th of January 2015 New Zealands' Cardrona Ski Field turned into prime location for first round of NZMTB National Cup Series. Riders from across New Zealand and beyond gathered on the rocky and dusty track in the early hours of Saturday morning. The chairlift normally carrying skiers and snowboarders (Whitestar Express) was able to transport bikes and riders to the top with transformed name for the Summer - Dirtstar Express.


Practice runs finished at 11:15, followed by seeding runs. Competition was tough, rocks were sharp (22 out of 105 competing riders did not finish the race) and the atmosphere was pretty tense. Men's seeding runs gave Greg Williamson (Trek World Racing, UK) a second of advance above his team mate George Brannigan, NZ Champion and two seconds to another team mate - Brook Macdonald. Fastest seeding lady was local - Alanna Columb with advance of 15 seconds on Amanda Monk and 17 seconds on British 4X World Champion Katy Curd. After tough seeding runs everybody took a deserved lunch break and race runs commenced at three.

Elite men podium did not vary much from seeding runs and fastest men were as follows:

Elite Men:

1. Greg Williamson 2:45.8
2. George Brannigan 2:46.2
3. Matt Scoles 2:47.1
4. Brook Macdonald 2:47.8
5. Wyn Masters 2:48.5

Racing for ladies, on the other hand, took bit different path and Katy Curd improved her seeding run time by 19 seconds and took the win.

Elite Women:

1. Katy Curd 3:30.8
2. Alanna Columb 3:32.0
3. Veronique Sandler 3:44.9
4. Amy Cole 3:45.9
5. Amanda Monk 3:49.6



























Complete Results:

2015 NZMTB DH Round #1 Results

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