As the dark winter months close in and DH bikes retreat to their dens, Victoria is turning up the heat way past MAX! Alpine Gravity Shuttles, the 'Elevation Manipulation' experts present ALPINE GRAVITATION, the Inaugural Victorian Alpine Region Triple DH Series. Now is not the time to pack on doona's and the kilo's, as the toughest and gnarest of Victoria's DH tracks are ready and waiting to test the best. With the amount of talented riders coming out of the alpine region and the quality of the tracks selected this promises to be the extreme series for both riders and spectators alike.
Crazy dates for your calendar
Round 1: June 9th - 10th - YACKANDANDAH -
The legend is back and has undergone a serious rebuild to add sick lines and sections to stoke your mind.
Round 2: July 7th - 8th - BARJARG -
Get to the small Victorian locality of Barjarg to experience the mega radness of granite gnar and wild lines of Australia's most epic DH rides.
Round 3: August 11th - 12th - TO BE ANNOUNCED -
The finale, where will it be? Do you think you've got what it takes? Better stay frosty!
With online pre-entry standing at $80 with the option to super-size for a measly $20 for Friday riding, this surely has to be the best value DH racing in the country. Due to the nature of these events and to keep transport wait times to a minimum, entry will be CAPPED at 250 riders.
For details on how to enter, track locations and event updates dial up ALPINE GRAVITY SHUTTLES for the latest information.
Ride Australia’s best downhill track while racing Tassie’s best downhillers.
Any interstate riders needing assistance (transport, accommodation, etc), click here
Men
1. Graves Jared
2. Hannah Michael
3. Gwin Aaron
4. LOPES BRIAN
5. Mulally Neko
6. Ropelato Mitch
7. Leov Justin
8. GRACIA Cedric
9. Keene Curtis
10. MINNAAR GREG
Women
1. Kintner Jill
2. BUHL MELISSA
3. Carpenter Manon
Full results here.
Men
1. STRAIT KYLE
2. Brosnan Troy
3. GRACIA Cedric
4. Hart Danny
5. Hannah Michael
6. MINNAAR GREG
7. FAIRCLOUGH BRENDAN
8. STROBEL LUKE
9. Ropelato Mitch
10. BRYCELAND JOSH
Women
1. Kintner Jill
2. BUHL MELISSA
3. Carpenter Manon
Full Results here.
Fresh to you from Jake Lucas Media - Insight 2. Here is the official trailer to whet your appetite. This second instalment continues to follow the Victorian Downhill Series, however this feature promises to delve deeper into the Victorian DH scene and what makes the megabeast tick. Featuring: Tim Eaton, Connor Fearon, Jesse Beare and Dean Lucas. Beware, viewer enjoyment is strongly advised...
Rising Up is an Australian Downhill Mountain Bike Documentary by Liam Renaut Productions following the 2011-2012 Australian National Series, Featuring 4 of Australia's best young riders, Troy Brosnan, Tracey Hannah, Joey Vejvoda and Andrew Crimmins. Check out the Trailer out right now!
It's that time of year to send off the Kona Victorian Downhill Series for 2012. This Saturday, the 21st of April at Long Gully, just bring ya bike and gear, It's time for fun! Here's bit of a reminder of last years presentation day...
What's going down
Shuttles 9am-4pm
*Downhill Tracks
*Pump Track
*Hardtail Track
*Dual Slalom Track
"Soul Kitchen" will be onsite with coffee, drinks and a variety of food to purchase for both lunch and dinner.
Presentation ceremony from 5pm
2011/2012 Final standings HERE
Entertainment kicks off at 6pm with James Marris followed by Kona's very own MC McLean as DJ to keep the party going late into the evening. If it's anything like last year (you know it will be...), it'll be super wild!
More information at www.vicdhseries.comWell the heavens opened above Hennessey Hill today and riders were greeted with muddy tires and bodies, even before the first shuttle! With just under 80 pre-entries and over 30 riders rocking up on race morning, everyone was quickly heading for the shuttles to maximise the available practice time, before the early 10am race starting time. With riders quickly coated in mud, discussions revolved around the goggles or no goggles topic, with some riders finding value in the tear-off, something unusual for racing in Queensland...
As ten o'clock came, the rain started and got heavy for racing, just to make it interesting. Soon enough the 106 registered riders were down and the winners were found, with presentations done before midday and everyone on their way home to enjoy their Sunday afternoon getting reaquainted with their hose and for some of the lucky ones, a new bottle of Muc-Off from race sponsor Ashgrove Cycles.
Full results here.
Men
1. Willemse Rhys- 2:02.160
2. Moss Zac +0.308
3. Palmer Greg +0.757
4. Yrttiaho Brandon +1.732
5. Warshawsky Max +2.480 |
MINNAAR Greg
GWIN Aaron
HANNAH Michael
ATHERTON Gee
SMITH Steve
GRACIA Cédric
SCHURTER Nino
FUMIC Manuel
KULHAVY Jaroslav
HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio
FONTANA Marco Aurelio
WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja