Weekend passed in a spectator's role. The three-day event, more than 1,000 enrollment (over 900 riders, but some took part in two classes). Race were runned with UCI age groups, but in a slightly different system.
Friday was a warm-up, and experimental group Mighty11 qualifier. I think the group is some sort of BikeNZ development team. In addition to this was the championship battles between the clubs. Every club had signed in 4 girls and 4 boys, who then raced and found out which club is the fastest.
Friday was a warm-up, and experimental group Mighty11 qualifier. I think the group is some sort of BikeNZ development team. In addition to this was the championship battles between the clubs. Every club had signed in 4 girls and 4 boys, who then raced and found out which club is the fastest.
On Saturday began individual champs. Three rounds to get the seating resolved. Meaning the winner would race in same class with the one who became 16th. The one who got 8th would race with the one getting 9th etc, etc.. That is, in its own way the warm up, but on the other hand you are able to influence future competitors. However, the best riders will meet in finals anyways and then you have to have some energy remaining.
Sunday were the race day. Three motos to see who makes the quarter-and semi-finals and all the way up to the finals.
Sunday were the race day. Three motos to see who makes the quarter-and semi-finals and all the way up to the finals.
I were kind of happy that I were told that I couldn't take a part. Day before the races I heard that I could have raced. I just would need to have NZ license. Also everyone who wants to race Nationals has to take a part to 4 elimination races. It doesn't matter what place you get, you only have to do those 4 different races. If you miss some you have to pay 100 dollars penalty for each missed race. This weekend would have cost me 300dollars for penalties (I had done 1 elimination race). License 50$ and race fee 85$. If I would like to race eather cruiser or SuperClass it would be another 85 to 100dollars. So I'm glad I didn't even have to think about paying those prices.Melkoiset hippalot! Tavallaan onni, että minulle oli sanottu etten voi kisata.
The best show of the weekend were in 10years old boys final. Rico Bearman hit the gate and almost went over the handlebars. After this he were the very last one on the first jump. It looked like the first one is too much in head. But it was totally absurb when Rico came to pump section. Won the race! Looking forward to see that kid in World Champs!!
The best show of the weekend were in 10years old boys final. Rico Bearman hit the gate and almost went over the handlebars. After this he were the very last one on the first jump. It looked like the first one is too much in head. But it was totally absurb when Rico came to pump section. Won the race! Looking forward to see that kid in World Champs!!
Rico jumping over the finish line :)
During the weekend I got pretty clear image what it is to be Olympian; everyone has something to say to you, or something to ask, at least the autograph. I'm hoping that I don't ask any questions anymore or tell any funny things.. I don't know, looks unbelievable hard to be the role model and top athletic. I don't believe that I can hold myself from asking a questions, because Sarah's answers are unbeatable. Ofcourse she could deal things the way that no-one wants to ask a questions.. after that her reputation would be so bad that it could be hard to get sponsors etc. I'm hoping she could be little bit mean, so her role wouldn't be as burdensome as it is!!
 Sarah Walker with Silver medal |  and hundreds of autographs.. |
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