Australian National DH Series, Round 6 - DH Practice Photos
The Australian Subaru National Series moves to Toowoomba in Queensland this weekend, with registration and practice taking place today for the Cross Country and Downhill disciplines.
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
Hometown of Enduro champion Jared Graves, Toowoomba provides world class quality trails on the side of the range with a dedicated DH track and a multitude of networked trails that are well worth a visit.
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![The series is officiated by MTBA and hosted at six locations around Australia including Mt Taylor Mt Stromlo Pemberton Thredbo Toowoomba and the champs at Bright.]()
After a stacked field in the SRAM Enduro series only a week earlier, Jared Graves, Richie Rude and Cody Kelley are already familiar with the dry and dusty conditions of the track. Rocky and rooty sections will make for a race that will keep everybody on their toes.
![Thomas Crimmins exits a tricky corner with a leg out.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Jared was looking quick on the track last year beating Richie Rude on the same course.]()
The star of the series in the Male Elite category has been Graeme Mudd, who has already taken out the series win no matter what the results this weekend.
![Graeme Mudd of the Summit Cycles Devinci Team with only minor changes to his bike with an XX1 sprocket and Full SRAM Groupset.]()
![Graeme Mudd of the Summit Cycles Devinci Team with only minor changes to his bike with an XX1 sprocket and Full SRAM Groupset.]()
![Muddy]()
Giving himself another challenge after already securing the series, Mudd now has his sights set on top podium and hopes to give Graves a run for his money.
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
Richie Rude and new Yeti team mate Cody Kelley have been making the most of the off season by joining Graves and getting in some extra training, staying with Jared here in Toowoomba. They were looking strong on the course today.
![Richie will be pushing hard to try and knock Jared off the top step in his home town.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Cody Kelley has also been riding with teammate Richie and Jared Graves over the past weeks and has a pedigree in Downhill racing. It will be interesting to see what he brings to the final run.]()
![Cody Kelley took his time through the trails and particularly the rock garden familiarising before qualifying runs tomorrow.]()
In the Womens Elite, Tegan Molloy and Danielle Beecroft are going head to head in what could determine the series outcome.
![Tegan rides strongly hoping to replicate her win at Toowoomba this time last year.]()
![Subaru National Series DHI Practice Photos]()
![Adrian Dawson leans into the switchbacks at the top of the range.]()
![Benjamin Dengate enters the first of two log drops leading into the grassy knoll.]()
![Subaru National Series DHI Practice Photos]()
![Toowoomba MTB club volunteer Rod. It s said he can steer a shovel better than a bike.]()
![Jaime Mcguire left here with JR. Jaime gives tireless time and energy in his role with the Toowoomba MTB Club.]()
![The Cairns boys gear up for a day of practice runs.]()
![Ashlee Golding wears a pair of Mick Hannah s old shoes given to him by Tracey.]()
![They are familiar trails for Jared and he has been riding confidently on the Specialized taking away the SRAM Enduro series win in Toowoomba only the weekend before.]()
![U17 NSW Rider Ellie Smith right scopes the track with Masters 5 rider Coleen Boyes.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![The boys scope the track with two lines through the rock garden to choose from.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
![Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.]()
The Cross Country will take place tomorrow with the Downhill qualifications in the afternoon and finals to be held on Sunday.
![Trek Factory Racing team Bec Henderson and Dan McConnell prepare for practice. Both were successful in taking out top podium here in Toowoomba last year.]()
![Bec Henderson talks to media ahead of the event. With a win she may yet be able to secure the series but currently trails behind Jenni King.]()
![MTBA Coach Jodie Willett left with two MTBA supported young athletes.]()
With an impressive field of riders present it's going to be interesting to see what takes place over the next two days in both disciplines. With an incredible display of talent on the track from our national riders and of course our visiting international guests, spectators are in for quite an entertaining couple of days. Stay tuned for more.
MENTIONS: @elementphotovideo
Practice Day at the Toowoomba Round of the National Series 2016.
Hometown of Enduro champion Jared Graves, Toowoomba provides world class quality trails on the side of the range with a dedicated DH track and a multitude of networked trails that are well worth a visit.
The series is officiated by MTBA and hosted at six locations around Australia including Mt Taylor, Mt Stromlo, Pemberton, Thredbo, Toowoomba and the champs at Bright.
After a stacked field in the SRAM Enduro series only a week earlier, Jared Graves, Richie Rude and Cody Kelley are already familiar with the dry and dusty conditions of the track. Rocky and rooty sections will make for a race that will keep everybody on their toes.
Thomas Crimmins exits a tricky corner with a leg out.
Jared was looking quick on the track, last year beating Richie Rude on the same course.
The star of the series in the Male Elite category has been Graeme Mudd, who has already taken out the series win no matter what the results this weekend.
Graeme Mudd of the Summit Cycles Devinci Team. No major changes to Mudd's setup; he is running an XX1 sprocket and Full SRAM Groupset.
"Muddy"
Giving himself another challenge after already securing the series, Mudd now has his sights set on top podium and hopes to give Graves a run for his money.
Richie Rude and new Yeti team mate Cody Kelley have been making the most of the off season by joining Graves and getting in some extra training, staying with Jared here in Toowoomba. They were looking strong on the course today.
Richie will be pushing hard to try and knock Jared off the top step in his home town.
Cody Kelley has a pedigree in Downhill racing. It will be interesting to see what he brings to the final run.
Cody Kelley took his time through the trails and particularly the rock garden, familiarising before qualifying runs tomorrow.
In the Womens Elite, Tegan Molloy and Danielle Beecroft are going head to head in what could determine the series outcome.
Tegan rides strongly, hoping to replicate her win at Toowoomba this time last year.
Adrian Dawson leans into the switchbacks at the top of the range.
Benjamin Dengate enters the first of two log drops leading into the grassy knoll.
Toowoomba MTB club volunteer Rod. It's said he can steer a shovel better than a bike.
Jaime Mcguire left here with JR. Jaime gives tireless time and energy in his role with the Toowoomba MTB Club.
The Cairns boys gear up for a day of practice runs.
Ashlee Golding wears a pair of Mick Hannah's old shoes, given to him by Tracey.
They are familiar trails for Jared and he has been riding confidently on the Specialized, taking away the SRAM Enduro series win in Toowoomba only the weekend before.
U17 NSW Rider Ellie Smith (right) scopes the track with Masters 5 rider Coleen Boyes.
The boys scope the track, with two lines through the rock garden to choose from.
The first of two lines through the rock garden.
The Cross Country will take place tomorrow with the Downhill qualifications in the afternoon and finals to be held on Sunday.
Trek Factory Racing team Bec Henderson and Dan McConnell prepare for practice. Both were successful in taking out top podium here in Toowoomba last year.
Bec Henderson talks to media ahead of the event. With a win she may yet be able to secure the series, but currently trails behind Jenni King.
MTBA Coach Jodie Willett left with two MTBA supported young athletes.
With an impressive field of riders present it's going to be interesting to see what takes place over the next two days in both disciplines. With an incredible display of talent on the track from our national riders and of course our visiting international guests, spectators are in for quite an entertaining couple of days. Stay tuned for more.
MENTIONS: @elementphotovideo
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18 Comments
- 47 1
AGR97
(Mar 4, 2016 at 8:03)
3rd picture from bottom, a dropper post on an XC bike, Yessssssssss!
- 3 1
LukasN89
(Mar 4, 2016 at 8:10)
I thought exactly the same 
- 3 1
ictus
(Mar 4, 2016 at 8:12)
We need to see more of these
- 6 1
WAKIdesigns
(Mar 4, 2016 at 8:17)
Just expect more, by 2020 they should be a common sight all over the place. Hopefully this would lead to sub 350g designs, perhaps even ones integrated into the frame since more and more frame manufacturers make their own posts as well.
- 3 1
bigburd
(Mar 4, 2016 at 9:45)
If they get light enough I'll put one on my dh bike!
- 4 1
spudlord
(Mar 4, 2016 at 11:45)
@bigburd Droppers on DH bikes isn't common but has been done for tracks that have long pedally sections such as the Garbo DH in Whistler for Crankworks.
- 7 0
EKrum
(Mar 4, 2016 at 14:22)
No need for Yeti to make a DH rig, just throw a big fork on the SB6 and it seems to keep the team happy
- 5 0
nesbittnick
(Mar 4, 2016 at 11:28)
Loving the coverage of all the Aussie races! Keep up the great work!
- 3 0
SteveDekker
(Mar 4, 2016 at 7:22)
Beautiful area. The rock garden does look like fun.
- 1 0
miff
(Mar 6, 2016 at 22:12)
Shit turnout thanks to our darling governing body, the MTBA. Thanks for nothing. Most of the community didn't even know about the race.
- 4 1
olson44
(Mar 4, 2016 at 8:27)
stoked for cody
- 1 0
Rabbuit
(Mar 4, 2016 at 15:03)
Tracey and Sik Mik not racing? Haven't seen much of them at the Aussie races this season.
- 1 0
elementphotovideo
(Mar 4, 2016 at 23:46)
Nah, not sure why.
- 2 0
wally333
(Mar 6, 2016 at 3:19)
they are in nz for crankworks
- 3 1
sevensixtwo
(Mar 4, 2016 at 7:12)
Good rivalrys this year.
- 1 0
Matt-Pau
(Mar 6, 2016 at 12:25)
This black RM Maiden looks 'wow'!!! :O
- 2 5
apbbikes
FL (Mar 4, 2016 at 11:04)
it'd be sweet to get some xc race coverge, and more info on the xc bike with the dropper
- 2 1
miff
(Mar 6, 2016 at 22:10)
No it wouldn't
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