Seeding results from the Oceania Championships in Shepparton. Crashes and punctures were the theme of the day.
The day started off with a practice session before seeding in the afternoon. Practice caught out a few riders, while the track would not be described as technical there are definitely technical sections that require 100% commitment. Troy Brosnan had an over the bars experience in practice that left him cut and bruised. Troy explains; "I went over a blind corner and ended up catching my front wheel on a rock and went over the bars. My head jammed in between two rocks and my leg was still clipped in so the bike decided to land on me, it wasn't that fun!". Troy has been swapping between clips and flats this weekend but decided to continue using the clips as he thinks they give greater benefit for the pedalling sections.
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| Crashes were a common occurance as the technical sections are quite challenging. Photo: Peter Karas |
This theme continued during qualifying, Rhys Atkinson ran off the track and got wrapped up in the bunting taking it with him down the track, Cam Cole flatted, he was running "35psi instead of 28 and I still flatted" and in juniors Henry Blake had multiple crashes. It wasn't all bad news as there was some good seeding results; Will Rischbieth continues his come back after injury, seeding in 3rd "it was smooth and I hit all my lines" and Dave McMillan seeded 3rd in juniors, an excellent result. Dave had this to say about his run "it was pretty good, consistent the whole way down, I kept my feet clipped in for all the corners so I could power out". The full results from seeding can be seen at www.onlineresults.com.au
Elite Men
1. Ricky Boyer 2.16.00
2. Josh Button 2.16.35 + 0.35
3. Will Rischbieth 2.16.71 + 0.71
4. Tim Eaton 2.17.28 + 1.28
5. Rhys Atkinson 2.17.30 + 1.30
Elite Women
1. Emma McNaughton 2.41.64
2. Holly Baarspul 2.47.76 + 6.10
3. Leonie Picton 2.48.27 + 6.63
4. Amy Laird 2.50.62 + 8.98
5. Sarah Booth 2.51.96 + 10.32
Junior Men
1. Connor Fearon 2.15.80
2. Troy Brosnan 2.16.97 + 1.17
3. Dave McMillan 2.17.70 + 1.90
4. Graeme Mudd 2.18.03 + 2.23
5. Brandon Yrttiaho 2.18.46 + 2.66
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| Connor had the fastest time of the day, across any class. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| Troy was a little shaken after practice, but was still happy with his seeding, tomorrow will indicate how sore he has pulled up. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| Dave has an effortless style on the bike, a good result today and hopefully one he can back up tomorrow. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| A flat in seeding seeded Cam Cole at the end of the field. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| Will Rischbieth is enjoying being back on his bike. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| Jeremy Hills dropping in. Photo: Peter Karas |
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| Kieran Reinboth rolling into a section that caused many a flat. Photo: Peter Karas |
