National Champion and 'Naki boy Wyn Masters comfortably took the first open downhill race held in Taranaki this century.
Jordan Leftbridge narrowly took the Juniors division, less than 0.3 of a second ahead of Jackson Hine. The strength of the junior field and solid times show that the skills that Taranaki riders have become famous for have been passed down to the next generation.
In the Open it was good to see some familiar faces coming out of the woodwork to race against the national champ, though without too much success, as Wyn showed what it takes to take home the silverware at national level. Wyn's now off to Italy to start his World Cup campaign - again taking Taranaki's legendary hardcore riding style to the world stage.
Also a huge thanks to Club Committee member Shane Wilson, who made the whole event happen. As mentioned, plans are afoot for a jump comp, so watch this space...
Found: If you've lost a red hoodie with native american with full headgear on the front, then a) it's time you updated your wardrobe, and b) it was found at the race start area - contact Graeme at the number on the side bar to get it back.
Results and pics below:
Junior Men
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Number
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Name
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1st Run
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2nd Run
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Best Time
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Place
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6
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Jordan Leftbridge
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1:08:55
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1:09:18
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1:08:55
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1
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9
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Jackson Hine
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1:10:03
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1:08:82
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1:08:82
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2
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14
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Brandon Jackson
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1:18:60
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1:10:39
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1:10:39
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3
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12
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Mitchell Townsend
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1:11:33
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1:11:01
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1:11:01
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4
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8
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Joel Tunbridge
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1:11:83
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1:12:17
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1:11:83
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5
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13
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Cody Rickett
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1:13:27
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1:11:90
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1:11:90
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6
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3
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Liam O’Niell
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1:21:63
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1:16:95
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1:16:95
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7
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7
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Ryan Hunt
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1:17:50
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1:17:50
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1:17:50
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8
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16
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Cody MacDonald
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1:22:61
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1:21:61
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9
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5
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Kyle Fowlie
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1:28:61
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1:30:41
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1:28:61
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10
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2
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Caleb Davies
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2:13:32
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1:59:45
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1:59:45
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11
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Senior Men
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Number
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Name
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1st Run
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2nd Run
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Best Time
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Place
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103
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Wyn Masters
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1:03:95
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1:03:74
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1:03:74
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1
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108
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Scott Bedford
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1:05:57
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1:05:09
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1:05:09
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2
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106
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Warren Grubner
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1:10:32
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1:08:64
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1:08:64
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3
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109
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Bradey Winter
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1:11:77
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1:29:98
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1:11:77
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4
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105
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Troy Swan
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1:13:44
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1:16:79
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1:13:44
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5
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104
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Jayden Skinner
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1:15:98
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1:14:97
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1:14:97
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6
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101
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Cameron Empson
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1:15:95
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1:17:91
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1:15:95
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7
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110
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Michael McCallum
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1:17:49
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1:18:30
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1:17:49
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8
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102
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David Plumtree
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1:22:85
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1:22:38
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1:22:38
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9
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