Putting the fun in fundraising!
Wellington put on a spectular day today for some fun short track racing up the back of Karori Park. Spectator numbers about matched rider numbers so there was lots of cheering for all the races and it seemed like everyone had a great time. The pic is of Ricky Pincott taking his ’special’ line in the trees (taken by Rowan). There was a fallen tree too big to ride over, with an optional line around it and Ricky has obviously spent some time recently perfecting his cyclocross-style super quick dismount/remount action. Very impressive to watch, and particularly entertaining in the big gear event when it finally got the better of him and he treated on-lookers to what is commonly known as a ‘botty grinder’ when a remount went bad. Poor pet still got back on to do his lap in the relay though. All that after taking out the A-grade race and participating in the granny gear race. If you ever need a laugh, line up a bunch of your mates and make them race in granny gear for a couple of minutes - a BMX track is a good place to do it.
We had a pretty good turnout for the event and raised some good funds and I’m just super stoked everyone seemed to have a really good time. Short track doesn’t have much of a profile but folks are already saying they’d like to see it on the calendar again. We’ve got 2 more left this series so if you’re wondering what all the fun is about come along to Wainui on the 4th of May or Belmont Regional Park on the 18th.
After the racing it was time for me to get my training in for the day so it was great to be able to head in to Makara for a couple of hours with Ricky, Gav and Rob Kilvington. We started out riding some tracks in the opposite direction to which they are usually ridden, then hit up a trail I hardly ever ride before doing one I’ve never done and finished off with some old favourites.
A great day all up and a great way to finish off my first week back in full training. The trails are running mint as at the moment and it was cool to see lots of people taking advantage of the great conditions.
Next week I won’t be participating as I’m enjoying a break from racing, but the PNP club champs are on at Wainui MTB Park. I’ll be out there though - the break from racing is a chance for me to do my bit!
thanks for sharing!