The World Champs in South Africa were quite successful. I ended up placing fifth in the 16 year girls (20" class) and third in the 15-16 ladies (cruiser class). Preparation for this years event was much better than it has been for the last couple of years, weather-wise and more training opportunities, which therefore lead to better results. I am pleased with how the trip turned out and now can't wait for next year in Copenhagen!
I have been home for a couple of months now and the BMX season has now commenced once again. Last weekend was the Pre-North Island Titles which were held in Rotorua. Saturday was the Central Region Championships and I raced in the 16+ women class which I placed first so it was a pretty good start to the weekend. Sunday was the New Zealand Mighty 11s and Test Team Trials and the first round of the New Zealand Superclass series. Mighty 11s and Test Team trials were very interesting to watch but it felt weird not racing. Congratulations to everyone who made it into the teams you all rode really well! I think the Aussies better watch out as we are going to be tough to beat this year!
I raced in the 14+ Ladies Superclass which there was two gates of riders. We had 3 motos then 3 finals, in which I placed 2nd, 1st, 2nd in the motos then a constant 2nd in each final behind Sarah Walker so was pretty happy with how the weekend turned out.
This week has been the first week of the school holidays so it has been much easier to fit in training. Went up to Whangarei to train with a decent sized group of riders so it was fun for a change and the weather was pretty good too seeing as it's supposed to be raining for the next couple of days so was good to get in some hard riding sessions before the bad weather kicks in.
Norths is coming up fast and everyone's starting to get excited, bring it on!