The Butterfly Saga Episode 13, National Champs - Video

Mar 30, 2016 at 4:31
by Matt Staggs  
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The 2016 Australian Downhill National Champs went off. The four weeks prior to the event, the town of Bright hadn't had a day under 30 degrees. As Friday morning came around, it poured down. Practice was full of crashes and wash outs - just a wild day of riding. Here's how it all went down for Pat!

First, he takes the series overall, now the champs - for the second year in a row. He took 11 seconds off his seeding time which left him in 21st in elite, beating some of the top Australian racers and 5 short seconds behind teammate, Joel Willis. This past season has been a huge growing stage and Pat has proven himself yet again, he is definitely one to watch in the future of Aussie racing!

Morning mist hanging over the track with inbound rain bands some riders called it quits on the morning session and waiting it out until the afternoon to ride

Morning mist hanging over the track, with inbound rain bands, some riders called it quits on the morning session and waiting it out until the afternoon to ride.


The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video
The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video

The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video

Aussie shuttles at their best, troopies and crank holder trailers


Uplifts weren t as big of a journey as previous rounds they were long but the drivers made great use of communications to get the riders up as quick as possible

Uplifts weren't as big of a journey as previous rounds, they were long, but the drivers made great use of communications to get the riders up as quick as possible.


The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video

When filming for these episodes, there is very little pushing back up the hill - unless you crash and have to redo the shot as was the case here.


Taking in the view before it all becomes a blur during the rush to the bottom

Taking in the view before it all becomes a blur during the rush to the bottom.


Pat looking happy to have some new Troy Lee Designs Gear. This stuff is awesome lightweight breathable and looks brilliant

Pat looking happy to have some new Troy Lee Designs Gear. This stuff is awesome, lightweight, breathable and looks brilliant.


The steep turns at the top of Mystic settles in by race day providing max speed and ultimate grip

The steep turns at the top of Mystic settled in by race day, providing max speed and ultimate grip.


Some sent this kicker but the fastest line down was on the ground allowing momentum to be sustained on exit

Some sent this kicker, but the fastest line down was on the ground, allowing momentum to be sustained on exit.


This was a gap that only few were able to do. There were two lines into it - one high and another low both off camber and both going down the hill. Here Pat shows us how easy it can be done when you have the right skills

This was a gap that only few a were able to do. There were two lines into it - one high and another low, both off camber and both going down the hill. Here Pat shows us how easy it can be done when you have the right skills.


Pat keeping composed while flying into the road gap. Taking out the top spot by a blistering 17 seconds

Pat keeping composed while flying into the road gap. Taking out the top spot by a blistering 17 seconds!


High lines are always the best

High lines are always the best.


The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video
The Butterfly Saga Episode 13 National Champs - Video

Your 2016 U17 National DH Champ Patrick Butler

Your 2016 U17 National DH Champ, Patrick Butler! Nine seconds ahead of his closest rival.


Lusty Maxxis MTB Team - Australian National MTB Championships

Check out the recap video from Pat's team, Lusty/Maxxis MTB Team

Team Sponsors: Maxxis Tires, Troy Lee Designs, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Yakima, SRAM, RockShox, ODI, OGIO, Crankbrothers, Five Ten, Gamut, Oakley, and Sony Action Cam.


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