The weather didn't look good in the Hutt Valley but there was a bright sky in the south which stayed there during Sheila Hart's 2hr score course. She provided a tough loop involving the Tip Track, but also some delightful riding thru the Tawatawa Reserve (a former landfill) and the ever-obliging marae land over the hill. The latter (and the marae buildings) belong in "Wellington's best-kept secrets"!

Results

2hrs

1. Liam Drew (OM) 1200
2. Mike Fee (VM) 1130
3. Jenny Visser (VW) 1100
4. Nicole Ranger (OW) 1020
5. Michael Wood (VM) 1040 -104M =936
6. Julie and Jo 630
7. Rachel Drew (OW, 2 boys possibly not a help?) 470
8. Vicki/Laura/Mandy 400
9. Thomas Not submitted by choice

1. Paul Clarke 430

Series #2: Makara Peak 29 Oct 16

25 hardy souls headed for the Makara Peak mountain bike park for round 2 of the series. The weather wasn't the best but fun was had and the bike wash was much appreciated afterwards.

The muddy conditions hampered people's ability to write clearly and to retain control of control cards (which led to the formation of a social team), and may also have contributed to Greg's (failed) attempt to memorise all control words and write them down later. This also could be blamed on the skin suit he chose to wear which may have cut off circulation at altitude. The Judges were not able to take away enough points to deny Greg a narrow victory with Rachel close behind.

Results

2hrs

1. Greg Thurlow (OM) 1180 - 80(poor memory skills) =1100
2. Rachel Drew (OW) 1070
3. Mike Fee (VM) 970
4. Graham Silcock (VM) 940
5. Ellen-May Pullar (OW) 930
6. Jim Sutherland (VM) 800
7. John Robertson (VM) 790
8. Jenny Visser (VW) 790
9. Michael Wood (VM) 760 -76M =684
10. Sheila Hart (OW) 630
11. Paul De Vera / Mark Gaffney / Dave Cooper 590
12. Gavin Scott (VM) 520

1. Anke and Rob 600
2. Jenny Cassie 450 -40L =410
3. John Dunn Team 380
4. Magnus and son (in kid's seat) 380
5. Corina and family (inc one in kid's seat) 300

Series #1: Wainui Trail Park 2 Oct 16

The 2 or 1hr score event made use of all of the old and new tracks in the park as well as controls scattered through the local streets and firebreaks.

Results

2hrs

1. Liam Drew (OM) 1160
2. John Robertson (VM) 900 -10L =890
3. Nicole Ranger (OW) 810
4. Dave Rudge (VM) 800 -10L =790
5. Nic Mitchell & Sheila Hart (Team ) 600
6. Dave Cooper & Paul de Vera (Team) 580 -230L =350
7. Emma Coker & Vanessa Vivan (Team) 330

1. Rob Miller (Rec) 650
2. Paul Teesdale-Spittle (Rec) 330 -30L =300
3. Gavin Scott (Rec) 300 -40L =260
4. Kieran Edwards (JM) 250 -20L =230
5. Oliver Edwards (JM) 150

Harcourt and Totara Park 11 Sep 16

Results

Course 1

1. Finlay Clouden 43:30
2. Mahe Clouden 43:30
3. Roderick O'Connor and coach 35:21
4. Robbie & JJ Elwood 31:10
5. Miro Kennett and coach 30:00
6. Ross Cheesman 28:00
7. Philip Wallace 28:00
8. Jo Clouden, Laura Kearney & Gang 0:28:00
9. Jude Young 27:00
10. Larissa Edwards and coach 26:55
11. Chrissy Soper & Gang 25:00
12. Mary McBride 23:30
13. Rob & Jo Pearce 21:10
14. Oli Edwards 18:00
15. Kieran Edwards 17:16
16. James Cheesman 16:52
17. Paul Teesdale-Spittle 15:17
18. Shane Wetzel 15:00
19. Michael Wood 13:13
20. Rachel Drew 10:25
21. Sarah Underwood Split not recorded

1. Finlay Clouden 58:30
2. Miro Kennett and coach 57:25
3. Chrissy Soper & Gang 55:00
4. Jude Young 46:01
5. Jo Clouden, Laura Kearney & Gang 44:17
6. Rob & Jo Pearce 43:12
7. Philip Wallace 40:26
8. Ross Cheesman 40:26
9. Mary McBride 39:30
10. James Cheesman 39:22
11. Shane Wetzel 35:03
12. Larissa Edwards and coach 33:24
13. Oli Edwards 33:00
14. Paul Teesdale-Spittle 29:02
15. Michael Wood 25:59
16. Rachel Drew 19:25
17. Sarah Underwood Split not recorded

1. Finlay Clouden 102:00
2. Miro Kennett and coach 87:25
3. Chrissy Soper & Gang 80:00
4. Jude Young 73:01
5. Jo Clouden, Laura Kearney & Gang 72:17
6. Ross Cheesman 68:26
7. Sarah Underwood 69:19
8. Philip Wallace 68:26
9. Rob & Jo Pearce 64:22
10. Mary McBride 63:00
11. Larissa Edwards and coach 60:19
12. James Cheesman 56:14
13. Oli Edwards 51:00
14. Shane Wetzel 50:03
15. Paul Teesdale-Spittle 44:19
16. Michael Wood 39:12
17. Rachel Drew 29:50

Karori Park 21 Aug 16

Gavin who is planning the next B-Max is worried that he can't provide any hills. But he has Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt, a bridge over the river, another park on the other side, and some nice riverbanks. Oh yes there ARE some hills - the flood banks!

Results

And because this was designed for newcomers, we think you should be given pride of place so we're listing from longest (=most fun) to shortest!

Course 1

1. Lyle Chetty 50:22
2. Daniel Mcilroy 50:22
3. Tobias & Saaga 49:27
4. Christine & Cheryl 36:30
5. Parker Family 36:00
6. James De Hair 34:00
7. Issy De Hair 33:45
8. Simon Kennett & Miro 31:32
9. Carina 30:30
10. Vanessa Huntley 27:51
11. Claudia Alloway 26:10
12. Ash & Rachel 21:55
13. Marion Castle 21:45
14. Lara 21:15
15. Nick On 19:25
16. Shane Wetzel 19:20
17. Marco Renalli 18:54
18. Fiona Clendon 15:51
19. Kester Holmes 15:40
20. Nic Mitchell 14:18
21. Mike Fee 11:47

1. Vanessa Huntley 64:19
2. Carina 63:58
3. Marion Castle 60:49
4. Claudia Alloway 58:55
5. Issy De Hair 57:10
6. Robert Comeskey 56:10
7. James De Hair 52:40
8. Daniel Mcilroy 51:55
9. Marco Renalli 45.56
10. Ash & Rachel 45:40
11. Kester Holmes 45:27
12. Nick On 42:50
13. Tom Bradshaw 41:03
14. Fiona Clendon 39:56
15. Shane Wetzel 36:38 (DNF, Lost map at 16. Get one of those mapholders Shane.)
16. Mike Fee 29:40
17. Nic Mitchell 28:57

1. Jude Young 118:34
2. Daniel Mcilroy 102:17
3. Carina 94:28
4. Vanessa Huntley 92:10
5. Issy De Hair 90:55
6. James De Hair 86:40
7. Claudia Alloway 85:05
8. Marion Castle 82:34
9. Ash & Rachel 67:35
10. Marco Renalli 64:50
11. Nick On 62:15
12. Kester Holmes 61:07
13. Gavin Scott 61:05
14. Shane Wetzel 55:58 (DNF, Lost map at 16)
15. Fiona Clendon 55:47
16. Jenny Visser 48:15
17. Barryn Westfield 44:15
18. Nic Mitchell 43:15
19. Mike Fee 41:27
20. Ant Bradshaw 41:20
21. Michael Wood 37:25
22. Rachel Drew 34:46