Baia Bros

Well the first competition went off without a hitch under nice sunny skies! We had 33 riders plus a few more who didn't compete but were there for "moral support"? Lots of new kids including 6 year old Felix Pratt who ended up 2nd in Poussin! Poussin veteran Danielito Chernetski (7) was the winner with Chase Fraser in 3rd on a bmx bike yet!. In Novice, Alex Walton won and I am sure was wishing he would have ridden Sport but it was his first comp in a few years. Chantal Laurie beat her sister Kayla out in the Femina class.

In Sport Jesse Ellingson won with 6 points and John Goodwin right on his butt with 7. Mitchell Long rode very well and ended up with 14 pts as a 10 year old in Sport! Kevin Minato's first competition was a real eye opener. He has only been riding for 5 months but has huge skills already. I am sure his competition learning curve will be huge so the 3 podium guys will have to really watch out next comp!

In Expert Jason Baia hopped on his new 231 Kamel for basically the first time and rode fantastic ending with only 10 points for the win. Ian Johansen also got himself a podium with a very good 2nd place finish with Dave Lloyd rounding out the podium.

In Pro Dave Herr and Jeff Anderson tied for first with Jeff taking the win based on cleans. Steve Baia rode very well on his 221 Kamel for 3rd. Jeff is leaving tomorrow and will be off to Italy for a UCI competition in June.

The sections weren't incredibly difficult, with lots of steep rolldowns and as always slippery roots. Lots of spectators and Kylie and the Goodwins fed everyone some great food! Peter and Jon brought up a first timer (Micael) from the good old U.S of A.

Thanks to Felix and Aaron for setting and checking, Jeff for setting and checking, Kye for checking, the Goodwins, Longs, Lauries and Minatos for helping, Norco, The Trialsin Shop and Monty for prizing. Also thanks to Monty, Kumar, Indy, Maui, Montana and Johnson for helping take down the sections. It is much easier taking down sections with dogs than setting them up with dogs!

Results are here....