The 2010 Australian Mountain Bike Championships kicked it all off, with riders coming from all over to vie for a jersey that was up for grabs since the defending champ could only ride a stationary bike. In the womens race, it was a less open affair with the smart money being on Rowena Fry.
It was a course which caught out many who underestimated it. Fast, flowing, dry and technical. Easy to ride, but hard to race was the general consensus. The powers that be for the Eagle Park Mountain Bike Venue had done a fantastic job.
With Lance Armstrong in town it was hoped he might pop out for a look-see. In the end organisers and fans alike were thankful for the no show, as he posted up a "come join me on a training ride" on Twitter which attracted in excess of 7000 people. The parking would never had coped.
First over the line was a deserving Dan McConnel who has been working hard for many years and now has his first National title. He was pipped in the Short Track by a flying Sid Taberlay, by the width of a tyre.
The womens was more predictable with Ro Fry making a clean sweep and looking like this could be her year.
With two more years of Adelaide Nationals to go I have a good chance of improving on my 10th place, which i'm content with at this point. Lovely.
