Australien Nationals this weekend
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Are there mountains on that continent?
Yes we have mountains in Oz, our highest being about 2200 metres .Also got a few lift assisted ski/bike resorts.Weedkillers description of the dh course is spot on.
The track is in an old quarry and has an elevation drop of around 100 metres which sounds a bit lame but is actually a super fun techy track.
Just google"Eagle mtb park" and you should get a few good pics.
The track is in an old quarry and has an elevation drop of around 100 metres which sounds a bit lame but is actually a super fun techy track.
Just google"Eagle mtb park" and you should get a few good pics.
Never ridden there, but from all I here it is nice and flowy track. And one of the few in Aus open to the public.
No.
In fact I think he just qualified in first.
http://www.jillkintner.com/home_blog/2010/01/aus_natl_champs_quali_results.html
Maybe it's more a reason not to do the Nats because if and when he wins, he has to wear a silly AUS champ jersey all year, and considering AUS pays him nothing and AUS doesn't even support a MTB program anymore its more a hinderance to win the AUS nats...(any nats for that matter)
he has to wear the jersey if he wins? its better than not wearing a World Champ jersey i guess
interesting looking course. it kinda looks like a backyard race. im guessing this mountain isnt a big resort?
interesting looking course. it kinda looks like a backyard race. im guessing this mountain isnt a big resort?
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Anyone does
The UCI really enforces the rule that requires all National Champions to wear their National Champion jersey at every UCI ranked event the following season. Even the rainbow jersey is a 'bit' of a marketing failure, but the pride and mileage you get otherwise makes up for not having proper logo-age throughout the season. Correct me if I am wrong, but this rule from 4-5 years ago has kept many riders from racing their national championships (current experts correct me if I am wrong).
The rule is still there, sort of. Guys are getting away with wearing their regular team jersey and an arm band with their national colors on one or both sleeves. I think there should be some recognition of each national champion and this seems like a fair enough compromise. National pride without shafting the sponsors.
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interesting. i didnt know that.
im guessing they cant have their company logos on their national championship jerseys?
edit: i see Lee answered that question
im guessing they cant have their company logos on their national championship jerseys?
edit: i see Lee answered that question
Dunno that it matters much. Having all those mountains doesn't seem to help the US that much.Are there mountains on that continent?
Or us Canadians !Dunno that it matters much. Having all those mountains doesn't seem to help the US that much.
From this photo thread.
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?198223-2010-Aust-Champs-Friday-Practice
Awesome shots.
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Husband and wife champs!
Chris kovarick won, sam binned it in the last corner ans was out of the top 10. Results are on the aust champs website. Shaun o'connor, rhys willemse, josh button, amiel, mitch delfs were all in the top 10, think there was about 5 sec between 1 and 10.
Top 10
Elite men – downhill
1. Chris Kovarik 1:56.03
2. Shaun O’Connor 1:57.52
3. Joshua Button 1:57.58
4. Kaine Cannan 1:58.50
5. Sam Hill 1:59.25
6. Amiel Cavalier 1:59.65
7. Rhys Willemse 1:59.82
8. Mitchell Delfs 2:00.07
9. Rhys Atkinson 2:00.40
10. William Rischbieth 2:00.51
Elite men – downhill
1. Chris Kovarik 1:56.03
2. Shaun O’Connor 1:57.52
3. Joshua Button 1:57.58
4. Kaine Cannan 1:58.50
5. Sam Hill 1:59.25
6. Amiel Cavalier 1:59.65
7. Rhys Willemse 1:59.82
8. Mitchell Delfs 2:00.07
9. Rhys Atkinson 2:00.40
10. William Rischbieth 2:00.51
Did Claire get the Australien citizenship by becoming Mrs Kovarik? Can she still compete at the Canadian champs?
Kid called Connor Fearon won U17s in 1:58.12
Would have put him in 4th in Elite.
http://www.nationalseries.com.au/cms/uploads/events/adelnatsjan2010_dh_final.pdf
Future of Aussie DH looks good.
Would have put him in 4th in Elite.
http://www.nationalseries.com.au/cms/uploads/events/adelnatsjan2010_dh_final.pdf
Future of Aussie DH looks good.
Her lic # still starts with "CAN". It seems riders from other nations can compete at the Aussie Nat Champs. I see Brad Oien in there with a good finish as well.
Anyone from anywhere can compete, but they can't be our National Champion in their division. So Buchar won the National Championships but Claire Whiteman in third is the Australian National Champion.
It's happened quite a lot over the years, although usually in the elite womens division.
It's happened quite a lot over the years, although usually in the elite womens division.
Where was Mick Hannah in all this? And good to see Troy Brosnan kill it, I'm sure Specialized is stoked.
Good on ya Chris!
The arm band is only "official" if the national federation actually registers that as the "national jersey". The Aussie UCI jersey is an outline, with 3 stripes. Ha!
more pics please!!!!
It looks like VitalMTB will have you covered by tomorrow (tuesday)
http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Chris-Kovarik-wins-2010-Australian-National-Champs,57
This is 18 year old Rhys Willemse. He has just started riding again after breaking his femur and finger 3 months ago. 2 days before the champs, he noticed his hand was sore from riding and went for a x ray. He found out he also broke his hand 3 months ago and because of floating bone, it hasn't been able to heal. He's booked in for surgery next week. This didn't stop him from racing and qualified 5th and finished a credible 7th. Ancillotti are going to be happy with this kid once he is 100% fit again.