Irony
If this isn't the definition of irony..... I'm not sure what is?!
I have signed a deal with a new major sponsor (announcment coming in next few days) that means I will no longer race with the MajorDebt logo as my 'Sponsor'. So Saturday's Kurarau Krusher Multisport event was to be the retirement race for this popular kit. And what happens? I won $1000 spot prize - in cash! Majordebt? Well thanks to the Taumaranui Multisport committee, its maybe not quite as major as it was.
The race itself was pretty cool. It started with a constantly undulating, windy, 44km out and back road cycle. Despite my lack of fast wheels or aero bars that all the multisporters had, I managed to force the pace along. Particularly with the help of Pete O'Sullivan. He was one of the few who wanted to do any work, so between the two of us the speed stayed fairly high, and we eventually dropped most, leading it into transition.
My team runner, Jason Cameron had a scorcher of a run, knocking out the 16km in the low 50min bracket. O'Sullivan stormed the Kayak for his team, leaving me with a 2min gap to chase down on the final 26km MTB leg. Thankfully for me there was a loooonnnnggg gravel climb. 29'er territory, and I simply rode away. Fastest on the leg by over 6min, to secure a 7min team victory, and some more cash.
It was needed. It helped to pay for my other new bike. a Gary Fisher 29'er Rig single speed, which I get my hands on today. Awesome!
Next stop.... Karapoti on Saturday. I think I am going fast. And it should be a race that really suits the 29'er (which incidently is weighing exactly 10kg in race trim). Exciting times. At least a PB time should be on the way. Lets see how far up the field that gets me?
I have signed a deal with a new major sponsor (announcment coming in next few days) that means I will no longer race with the MajorDebt logo as my 'Sponsor'. So Saturday's Kurarau Krusher Multisport event was to be the retirement race for this popular kit. And what happens? I won $1000 spot prize - in cash! Majordebt? Well thanks to the Taumaranui Multisport committee, its maybe not quite as major as it was.
The race itself was pretty cool. It started with a constantly undulating, windy, 44km out and back road cycle. Despite my lack of fast wheels or aero bars that all the multisporters had, I managed to force the pace along. Particularly with the help of Pete O'Sullivan. He was one of the few who wanted to do any work, so between the two of us the speed stayed fairly high, and we eventually dropped most, leading it into transition.
My team runner, Jason Cameron had a scorcher of a run, knocking out the 16km in the low 50min bracket. O'Sullivan stormed the Kayak for his team, leaving me with a 2min gap to chase down on the final 26km MTB leg. Thankfully for me there was a loooonnnnggg gravel climb. 29'er territory, and I simply rode away. Fastest on the leg by over 6min, to secure a 7min team victory, and some more cash.
It was needed. It helped to pay for my other new bike. a Gary Fisher 29'er Rig single speed, which I get my hands on today. Awesome!
Next stop.... Karapoti on Saturday. I think I am going fast. And it should be a race that really suits the 29'er (which incidently is weighing exactly 10kg in race trim). Exciting times. At least a PB time should be on the way. Lets see how far up the field that gets me?
