JILL KINTNER…..
“I was so excited heading into New Zealand after a long wintery off-season. Riding wise, I felt dialed coming in, but had to adapt quite a bit to the weather and changes to the schedule this week. Overall it was a good shakedown to get the race season started, so to come out with the points lead is pretty sweet."
PUMPTRACK - 2nd
“I put myself in a good spot for pump track; having qualified 1st and made it to finals. It felt like the pressure was on, and with all the holds for commercial brakes etc., maybe I allowed myself to feel that pressure more than I should have. In the final, I was going for it, but just an inch off in the back turn, which killed my speed and chance to win. Silver is not what I was going for, but it’s ok, for now. It’s good to have tough competition to push me to my best.”
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DH- 6th
“The course this year felt totally different with the rain, the dark brown soil required cut spikes and was pretty slippery all rutted up. It was fun to ride, but my run took me off course and was messy with a couple impacts, so I might just forget about this one and move on. :)”.
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“Air Dh was a new event in NZ on a 3 minute bike park trail with berms and jumps. Rewarding timing and precision, I felt dialed and poised for the win. My run was a ripper, so I am proud of my riding which is always the goal.”
Big thanks to Brad Kelly our new aussie mechanic, and all of our sponsors for great season opener.”
Photos: Bryn Atkinson , Dave Trumpore.
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DOWNHILL RESULTS:
PRO WOMEN
1. Tracey Hannah- AUS
2. Emilie Siegenthaler- SUI
3. Casey Brown- CAN
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6. Jill Kintner - USA
PRO MEN
1. Jack Moir- AUS
2. Mick Hannah- AUS
3. Eliot Jackson- USA
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AIR DH
PRO WOMEN
1. Vaea Verbeek- CAN
2. Jill Kintner- USA
3. Caroline Buchanan- AUS
PRO MEN
1. Matt Walker- NZL
2. Thomas Slavik- CZE
3. Bas Van Steenbergen- CAN
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PUMPTRACK RESULTS:
PRO WOMEN
1. Caroline Buchanan- AUS
2. Jill Kintner- USA
3. Danielle Beecroft- AUS
PRO MEN
1. Keegan Wright- NZL
2. Adrien Loron- FRA
3. Barry Nobles- USA
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PINKBIKE RECAP : https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-crankworx-rotorua-2017.html
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