Queensland MTB Sunshine Series - Toowoomba DH

As always, race day was action packed with plenty of crashes, broken bikes and fast times set across the field. Toowoomba is always one of the best races to spectate and there was no shortage of hecklers on Sunday making it enjoyable for everyone who attended. Thanks to the Toowoomba Moutain Bike Club for organising and hosting another successful event, can't wait to get back there again next year.


Organisers: Queensland Mtb www.qldmtb.com.au
Host Club: Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club
Sponsors: Yakima Racks, Nomad Bread, QldMtb
Offical Photography: Matt's Photography www.mattsphotography.com

Note: All photos below are copyright Hayden Brooks from Roost it Productions. Feel free to share these images but please do not edit them (adding filters/effects or cropping) and please be sure to properly credit the photo.

The tables were set for another great race out at Toowoomba. Only a few were showing some style over the finish line jump. Most we're too focused on actually making the gap.

There was no shortage of whips being thrown over the weekend. Sean showing some style for the cameras over the ski jump.

The final jump was the spot to be for the best thrills and spills. This was the worst crash I witnessed. A bit nose heavy and casing it hard, throwing him over the bars and face first into the dirt (he was okay).

After Liam's crash on this kicker last year, not too many were keen on sending it big. Kevin still jumping it and putting in a sneaky bar turn for the extra style points.

Nic was one of the few people I saw htting this jump. No bar turn for style, but still made for a good photo.

Despite Liam's terrible crash at the Toowoomba race last year, he showed no signs of slowing down (probably because he can't remember it) and ended up 4th in elite men.

Joke of the day. It's always great when hecklers come prepared. This guy even had a chainsaw.

It was good to see a number of women attacking the tough course over the weekend. Victoria on her way to a 3rd place finish in the elite women.

Luke focused on the trail ahead. He had his eyes on the podium this weekend, but had to settle with 7th in the u19 men.

Racing this brutal Australian track on a hardtail is definitely a gamble. Richard smashed it though with a time that would've seen him qualify in elite men, and got him to first place in the hardtail field.

Make a mistake in the rock garden and things can go wrong fast. Zach landing the final drop slightly sideways, shooting him off-line towards the spectators.

Zach came close to cleaning up a couple of spectators in his race run. I don't think this guy will be sitting next to a downhill course again anytime soon.

Sunni, nicknamed 'The Black Magic', being loudly supported by his fellow Plush teammates through the rock garden.

As the day went on, the crowds arrived. The rock garden, or 'Heckle Alley' as the locals call it, was certainly the main attraction. With cowbells, air horns and even a chainsaw, there was no shortage of heckling this year.

Congratulations to everyone who made the podium. Below are the podium photos for each category. For all the results click here.

Hardtail. Joseph Lester 3rd, Zachery Quade 2nd and Richard Levinson in 1st

Under 15 Men. Mackenzie King 3rd, Nathan Cubit 2nd and Niki Barber in 1st

Under 17 Men. Ryan Biggs 3rd, Cameron Cubit 2nd and Jeremy Armstrong in 1st

Sport Women. Sophie Morrison taking the top spot

Sport Men. Pete Savige 3rd, Gerard Byrne 2nd and Anthony Licastro 1st

Masters Men. Chris Keegam 3rd, Graeme Reid 2nd and Michael Dopson in 1st

Veteran Men. Travis Carter 3rd, Peter young 2nd and Daniel Whiddon in 1st (Daniel wasn't around for podium's so his place was stolen by one of the race organisers)

Expert Men. Adam Giles 3rd, Brad Whittaker 2nd and Colby Rossell in 1st

Under 19 Men. Akira Yamada 3rd, Andrew Cavaye 2nd and Harry Bush in 1st


Elite Women. Victoria Foster 3rd, Kylie Jackson 2nd and Jodie Harris in 1st

Elite Men. Darcy Murrell 5th, Liam Paiaro 4th, Max Warshawsky 3rd, Lindsay Klein 2nd and Ben Power in 1st