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April 10: World event takes off
THE SHAW THING: Rob Shaw’s wrap-up of the weekend at Derby:
The sound of chainsaws is not unusual in the forestry hotbed of the North-East. However, it is customary for them to have chains.
This was not the case on Sunday when such doctored devices joined cowbells, air horns and all manner of other noisy devices to herald the arrival of the mountain bike Enduro World Series to Australian soil, or in this instance mud, for the first time.
April 10: Derby remains in the mix
In terms of first dates, Derby appears to have made a strong impression and can be optimistic of getting another call.
April 9: VIDEO and GALLERY: French riders win Enduro World Series in Derby
French riders struck gold in the former tin mining town of Derby on Sunday.
April 9: Local government support pivotal
As the mountain bike Enduro World Series visited Australia for the first time it emerged that local government support was the pivotal factor in Derby securing the privilege.
April 8: VIDEO and GALLERY: Derby ready to take reins
Local, national and international competitors savoured their last chance to perfect the Derby trails just as rain threatened a repeat of the muddy Enduro World Series opener.
April 7: VIDEO and GALLERY: Rock stars in cracker of an opening day
The 300 elite riders that will contest the Enduro World Series were given their first taste of the full course on Friday.
April 7: Derby wakes up to the world
The normally sleepy township of Derby has been given a rude awakening.
A round of the mountain bike Enduro World Series is being staged in Australia for the first time, generating a buzz not experienced in the town since 1874, when George Renison Bell discovered tin in the area.
April 7: Wyn bonus
VIDEO: Mountain biker Wyn Masters is hoping the similarities between Tasmania and his home country extend to the same race result.
April 6: Global spotlight on Derby
The Enduro World Series crosses the Tasman to make its debut appearance in Australia this weekend.
In an Australian first, round 2 of the 2017 Enduro World Series will be held at Derby on Saturday.
April 4: Hill tops home-country hopes
Multiple downhill world champion Sam Hill will spearhead home-country hopes at the inaugural Australian round of the Enduro World Series in Derby on Sunday.
FAST FACTS:
- March 25-26: Rotorua, New Zealand
- April: 8-9: Tasmania, Australia
- May 13-14: Madeira, Portugal
- May 28: County Wicklow, Ireland
- June 30-July 1: Millau, France
- July 29-30: Aspen, USA
- August 13: Whistler, Canada
- September 30-October 1: Ligure, Italy
DETAILS: www.endurotasmania.com
DERBY SCHEDULE:
Thursday - Registration
Friday - EWS and Challenger training; rider briefing
Saturday - 8am-noon Challenger race; EWS training
Sunday - 8am-4.30pm EWS race; 5pm Presentations
SERIES RANKING (after 1 of 8 rounds):
Men - Wyn Masters (NZ) 500 points, Matt Walker (NZ) 450, Edward Masters (NZ) 420
Women - Cecile Ravanel (Fra) 400 points, Ines Thoma (Ger) 350, Anita Gehrig (Swi) 320
DERBY COURSE MAP
ROLLING COVERAGE
April 4: Geared up for two big dates
Groom-to-be Stephen Matthews is clear what his priorities are for competing in the Enduro World Series on Sunday.
April 4: Duo ready for world’s best
Of the handful of Tasmanian mountain bikers set to compete in Sunday’s inaugural Australian round of the Enduro World Series, Dylan Calow has the best idea what to expect.
March 28: Elite riders geared up for Derby
Pacesetters Wyn Masters and Cecile Ravanel are ready for whatever Tasmania can throw at them after taming some tough Kiwi conditions in the opening round of the Enduro World Series.
March 20: Sports double booked | OPINION
Two-wheeled manpower or four-wheeled horsepower. Mud and berms or tarmac and hairpins. The depths of Derby or the plains of Powranna.
Northern Tasmania has lined up a fascinating sporting double booking next month – both featuring sweaty helmets, pivotal racing line selections and agonising tyre decisions.
February 2: Gearing up for enduro
While united in their excitement about competing on the mountain bike world stage in their home state, veteran Rowena Fry and teenager Ewan Ferrier are divided over who has the most experience.
Results from Rotorua New Zealand:
