On the second day of the Bike Buller MTB Festival, it were once again Jenni King and Paul Van der Ploeg who dominated the race on the amazing single tracks of MtBuller.
In stage 2, the Brakeburner Enduro, riders had the choice to ride as many laps on the downhill circuit as they could to take the stage win, or try and get in three fast laps and a fast Super-D descent to place in Premier Category’s overall standings. Josh Carlson chose the first option and took the overal stage 2 win in 3hours 15minutes.
Most of yesterday’s top finishers opted for the fast three laps and Super-D, putting themselves in a good overall position and taking it a little easier on the legs with tomorrows closing stage, a 25km XC, in mind. And just like yesterday, it was Mt Beauty local Paul Van der Ploeg who was the quickest and thus going into the final stage as race leader.
In stage 2b, the Super-D descent over 12km of flowing single track and 1100 meters vertical descent, the honors went to Ryan Delarue (36min, 55seconds) in the men’s field and Renee Villani in the women’s.
On Monday, the Bike Buller MTB Festival finishes with the Cornhill Cranker, a 25km XC starting and finishing on Mt Buller’s Village Square and using part of thenCopperhead Trail. Paul Van der Ploeg en Jenni King are leading the race and will give it their best to defend their lead and take out overall victory.
Amazing views from the Mt Buller skilift
RESULTS
STAGE 2 BRAKEBURNER ENDURO: PREMIER CATEGORY: (Fastest 3 lap times, plus Super D time.)
MALE:
1. Paul Van der Ploeg – 1:22.33
2. Sam Chancellor – 1:23.52
3. Peter Kutschera – 1:25.11
4. Adrian Jackson – 1:25.25
5. Tim Bennett – 1:28.37
FEMALE:
1. Jenni King – 1:39.26
2. Jo Wall – 1:43.59
3. Jaclyn Schapel – 1:47.18
4. Jess Douglas– 1:47.24
5. Sarah Riley – 1:48.07
STAGE 2B – SUPER D:
MALE:
1. Ryan Delarue – 36.55
2. Andy Clarke – 38.27
3. Rob McDonald – 39.54
FEMALE:
1. Renee Villani – 1:05.34
2. Lauren Blenkers – 1:07.29
3. Bowiem Harris – 1:09.18
PREMIER CATEGORY RESULTS STAGE 1 & 2
Male
1. Paul Van der Ploeg Stage 1: 2:30.57, Stage 2: 1:22.33 OVERALL: 3:53.30
2. Adrian Jackson Stage 1: 2:33.30,, Stage 2: 1:25.25 OVERALL: 3:58.55
3. Sam Chancellor Stage 1: 2:39.40, Stage 2: 1:23.52 OVERALL: 4:03.32
4. Michael Crosbie Stage 1: 2:34.31, Stage 2: 1:30.33 OVERALL: 4:05.04
5. Peter Kutschera Stage 1: 2:40.20, Stage 2: 1:25.11 OVERALL: 4:05.31
Female
1. Jenni King Stage 1: 3:09.46, Stage 2: 1:39.46 OVERALL: 4:49.12
2. Jo Wall Stage 1: 3:20.35, Stage 2: 1:43.59 OVERALL: 5:04.34
3. Jess Douglas Stage 1: 3:30.26, Stage 2: 1:47.24 OVERALL: 5:07.50
4. Sarah Riley Stage 1: 3:30.53, Stage 2: 1:48.07 OVERALL:5:19.00
5. Jaclyn Schapel Stage 1: 3:47.08, Stage 2: 1:47.18 OVERALL:5:34.26