Monthly Archive for April, 2008

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NZ Secondary School’s MTB Champs

This was my last year being able to race at the NZ Secondary Schools MTB Champs, so it was a definite on my racing agenda. Each year the Levin Mountain Bike Club, Horowhenua College and BikeNZ put on this awesome event. It is the only event of this type in NZ where you get to race the three disciplines (cross country, hill climb and down hill) over one weekend to compete for the overall title. Entry is always fully subscribed as the fun courses and well organised event attracts everyone from beginners to the more experienced riders. Continue reading ‘NZ Secondary School’s MTB Champs’

STL Hoodies!!!

Well what a great day I had at School. I arrive there and am handed a big pastel from the people at STL, I open in up and find the warmest, coolest New Zealand hoodie and some other awesome STL clothing. Some very jealous classmates seemed to be cold by the chilling Wellington wind… Not me however, I was Just toastie!! It’s certainly going to be taken with me when I go off to Italy for Worlds. Check them out on www.stl.net.nz

Thanks STL!!

2008 World Mountain Bike Champs

I have just been named in the New Zealand team!!! So on the 17 – 22 June I will be in Val di Sole (Northern Italy) competing against the top riders from all around the world. This is my last year in the Under 19 grade… It’s going to be good fun that’s for sure!!

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