Race Report: Remarks DH Race Queenstown 2018

Remarks DH Race was presented by Queenstown Bike Taxis and Arrow Bikes raising over $500 for the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club.


Remarks is renowned for its fast and loose old school trail with rock gardens and it's iconic hip jump. The backdrop for the race track is almost as impressive as the race itself.

2 years in a row taking the podium spot was Jamie Lyll with the fastest time of 2.03.5.



Kathy Morris smashed an impressive sized womens field with a time of 2.29.7, the ladies of Queenstown put on a great show with 10 open women competitors and 4 up and comings in the under 19's.


The Queenstown grom scene is stronger than ever and they’re starting young the youngest rider was 9 year old Noah. Fletcher Sharman took the win of under 19’s with a time of 2.09, .Certainly an exciting time for racing with lots of young superstars waiting to move up the ranks.



Ryan Smit another under 19 star took best style for his impressive freestyle efforts on the instaworthy hip jump.


Shout out to all the volunteers that make epic events happen and the sponsors that supply the swag of great prizes. Arrow Bikes, Queenstown Bike Taxis, ProFlow Suspension Services QT, Laryn Osteopathy, Iilab, Altitude Brewing, Pure Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Tours, Queenstown, NZSki Ltd.


Bring on summer