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SCU MTB XC Round 7 - National
Championships
A more steady start than the previous Scottish rounds made
for a cagey race. Jonothan McBain (Midlothian RT) was left
to lead out the first lap as the main contenders Iain Nimmo
(Merlin/Rock Lobster), Craig Hardie of Hardie Bikes and Scott
McRae (Sandy Wallace) waited on the vital move.
The first came from Hardie as he hit the gas going into one
of the long singlerack sections opening up a mere 10 seconds
on the chasing bunch. The gap was short lived as was the re-assembly
which saw McRae and defending champion Nimmo break away to
open up a 20 second gap with Race favourite and Scottish series
winner James Frazer Moodie (Diamondback) homing in after a
slow start.
It was the end of the second lap that saw Moodie make the
decisive move, as Nimmo challenged the two rapidly opened
up a gap on the chasing riders. The end of the third 6.5 mile
(severely) physical lap saw Moodie 1:20 up on Nimmo and looking
strong with Craig Hardie chasing hard 1:30 down on Nimmo.
The 4th and final lap saw the positions unchanged with Moodie
taking the win in 02:08:39 and Nimmo holding on for Silver
at 02:11:47 Hardie placed third 5 minutes down while Bruce
Mcleary (The Edge Lancaster) managed 4th which meant McBain
had to settle for 5th. Scott Mcrae DNF'd with a twisted chain.
Results
(courtesy of 24-7MTB.com)
- this requires Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Excel Viewer.
Quick Stats for Stirling Bike Club Members
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Iain Nimmo - 2nd Elite
Kenny Kentley - 1st Master
Steve McEwan - 4th Master
Douglas Shearer - 1st Fun
Kirsty Shearer - 6th Fun
David Brennan - 18th Open
Sam Long - 25th Open
Pictures from the event to follow.
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