The
final round of the NZ Cup was held at Eskdale park in Napier. The course
followed the same track as last years with a couple of adjustments but it made
for a good, solid power course. A steep sharp climb was there to keep everyone
honest as well!
From
the start of the race I jumped in front after putting in a powerful first
effort and lead around and up to near the top of the major climb - fantastic
start!!!
As
we made our way to the top single track that traversed along the forest ridge line Dirk, Carl and Mikey slipped past me
and I didn't quite jump onto the train as after my excellent start I thought
that I might be best to take it back a notch and save the legs for an attack
later in the race.
For
the next first few laps I kept roughly the same gap on the leaders and saw them
on the same spot each lap going up the climb just ahead. I thought that was
great! I may still have a chance of getting back on and being in for the win if
I launched an attack soon!
Once
on lap 4 I noticed after coming through the start/finish for my fifth lap that the front lads had split up
as Dirk put in a huge effort and increased the gap on myself and the others
which split us all up into solo riders.
I
kept going hard and got my last couple of laps complete keeping consistent and finishing 4th position in the
Elite men. Overall I was pleased with my race considering I was not quite 100%
but nevertheless I gave it a good nudge!
These
results slotted me into 4th Elite also in the 2012 New Zealand Cup series.
Bring
on Oceania Champs next weekend - final race of the New Zealand season!
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