Words by: Belinda Althaus
Mt Stromlo trails, need I say more? A
satisfying 4hrs or racing with a combination of trails which would put a smile
on any eager endurance rider.
The RT crew picked a course which had a superb
balance of leg pumping climbing, followed by equally fun berms and flowing
singletrack and let's not forget "skyline"!
270 odd riders, ascended on the day and the
competition was fierce being the last round of the Shimano GP
series. Rival competitor Wendy Stevenson was quick to gain
front position and managed to hold this lead ahead of Erin Zimmer
and the rest of the 4hr elite women competitors. I managed to hold 4th
position behind these two and local Kim Smith for most of the race.
My lap times were consistent, and my legs were
feeling good. Coming round for my final lap and I had Kim in my sights and
I was spurred on to draw her back.
A steady climb ahead proved a valuable
opportunity and with that I made the pass and opened up a 3 min gap.
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| Podium time. |
I came in behind Wendy and Erin to gain 3rd on the
podium and another successful day on the mountain bike. A great
event, and its nice to meetso many encouraging people of all
abilities.
What more could you want when your grinding it out
for 4 hrs....
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| General Graph of the GP4 Elite Woman lap times. |
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