Rubena Tyres XCO Series 2013 – Round 4

Absolutely killed it today, still riding high off my second win in Vets, the racing was close, the track was rocky and technical. My bike was sweet with some race prep from TLC Cycles.

Ghetto 1x10 with Wolf Tooth chainring

This mod was as easy as it gets. I'm now running 1x10 with 36teeth up front and the standard 11-36 at the rear. Simplistic is always best when racing, and the weight saving of 422grams can not be bought for the price of a Wolf Tooth chain ring ($70 AUS). The design of the ring means you don't have to run a chain giude to keep your chain from jumping off, its recommend that you have a clutch style derailleur but its not essential.

http://www.wolftoothcycling.com/

Massive thanks to my team mate Hamish who bought me the chain ring and helped me fit it up. Because in his words "You're too dam fast for triple chain ring"....You're a legend mate, road trips always a blast, racing as a team always a blast, racing against Hamish, always tough.

Catch up results - still loving the support I get from TLC Cycles in Phillip, ACT

9th June - Rubena Tyres XCO Series – Round 2 -DNS

My rack let go of the bike on the way to the race, totaled my back wheel.

But it sparked a chain reaction where I ended up with a ZTR Crest Hope Pro 2 wheelset. I'll never miss a race due to a broken wheel again, well shouldn't miss a race now anyway.

30th June - On The Rivet 3Hr Series  – Round 2 - 2nd place Mens Pairs

Location: East Kowen, NSW
Another great hit with Hamish, couldn't catch team onya

The single trail was super greasy but with the sun out it was fun for all

7th July - Rubena Tyres XCO Series – Round 3 - 7th place Vets

Location: East Kowen, NSW
Got a flat while leading and lost 5mins, salvaged some points

1st lap winning face, going with the flow off a dam wall

14th July - Rocky Trail 4hr - Round 4 - 4th place Mens Pairs

Location: Mt Annan, Sydney
Big day out at Mt Annan in Sydney racing with Hamish, beaten by Rockstar racing but a bit disappointed to finish off the podium at an interstate event. Hamish and I are planning on doing this series next year.

Me on one of the many rocky gardens at Mt Annan, was wearing the jersey Hamish and I won in last years local 3hr series 

Hamish giving his standard...110%

27th July - 3 Ring Circus - 1st Place Mens Pairs

Location: Wingello State Forest, NSW
3 laps, 2 dudes, 50km of great trails in the Southern Highlands at Wingello State forest.

I took the start lap (6km) and the last lap (19km), Hamish took the middle lap (27km). We rode strong and cleanly and finished on top of the podium 30mins clear of the next team. Added bonus of $300 worth of vouchers for Ground Effect clothing store. Cha Ching a ming.

Team racing has the fun factor that's for sure.

The race machine, ready and waiting

Hamish looking comfortable flying through the forest

more prizes like this please