Results РState Series #9, Sunday 9 October 2005, Darlimurla, Mirboo North

 

Many thanks to Melbourne Forest Racers, particularly the Jackson family, with 

assistance from Tony Clark, for organising the final event in this year's series.

What was going to be a great new adventure on a new map and a completely 

new area for MTB-O, turned out to be even more of an adventure thanks to the 

weather experienced. It was all good fun though and certainly an unforgettable 

experience.

Below are the results and report from Carolyn Jackson.

 

A fantastic new area for MTBO greeted the 36 brave people who drove
through increasingly heavy showers to come to Mirboo North.

Tony Clark made the map, and was a huge help on the day by bringing the
toilet and setting up a cosy rego "tent".

The area is a mix of pine/eucalypt, with an extensive network of tracks,
including some great single track.  Unfortunately, the weather was not
kind to us.  The area had been really dry and fast just a few days
previously, but several days of rain changed that. In spite of the
slippery tracks, massive puddles and some deep creek crossings, most
people reported having a great time.  It is always a lot of fun to ride
somewhere new, and although wet, it was not too cold.

There was a very handy large puddle near the finish, which turned into an
excellent bike wash facility.

A very big thank you to Mallard Cycles of Morwell who donated some spot
prizes.  Blake and Dale scored the pump for having travelled the furthest.

Oldest and youngest competitor received prizes, plus some other lucky
people.

A couple of locals gave MTBO a try, which was great to see.

Carolyn Jackson Ð Coursetter

 

 

Course 1 - 28km

 

1.  Tony Clark  BK         1.35.50

2.  Steven Cusworth  BK    1.51.45

3.  Peter Cusworth  BK     2.00.27

 

Course 2 - 23.8km

 

M open B

1.  Richard Eisner         1.39.09

2.  Peter Irish  BK        1.49.13

3.  Tim Armstrong  NE      3.03.20

 

M 40-49

1.  Anthony Kuc            1.53.01

2.  Bruce Paterson  BK     1.54.33

 

M50-59

1.  Keith Wade  TK         1.43.55

2.  Ray Sheldon  YV        1.58.39

3.  Tim Dent  YV           2.00.22

4.  Graham Wallis  DR      2.05.43

5.  Rob Edmonds  NE        2.10.17

 

W Open

1.  Caitlin Wade  TK       1.51.12

 

Course 3 - 16.7km

 

M Open C

1.  Peter Maloney  NE      1.30.31

2.  Geoff Armstrong  NE    1.30.44

3.  Ralph Koch  YV         1.52.50

 

M60

1.  Blake Gordon  EU       1.36.59

2.  Kevin Maloney  NE      1.49.11

 

W 50-59

1.  Helen Edmonds  NE      1.24.51

2.  Peta Whitford  YV      1.35.09

3.  Kathy Liley  YV        1.54.46

 

W 18

1.  Brianna Ford  BK       1.47.06

 

Course 4 - 13.5km

 

M Open D

1.  Darren Sandford  YV    1.18.19

2.  Dick Barker  EU        1.21.29

3.  Graeme Cadman  YV      1.33.42

4.  Chris  Baker           1.56.54

5.  Gordon Clarke   YV     2.33.04

 

W60

1.  Joyce Rowlands  NE     1.40.54

2.  Dale Ann Gordon  EU    1.58.53

    Margaret Barker  EU    DNF

 

Course 5 - 7km  Newcomers

 

1.  Louise Blesch            34.33

2.  Morgan Clark  BK         39.37

3.  Jackie Sheldon  YV       51.12

4.  Martin Luders            57.10

5.  Greg Barker              59.48