NZ National Road Race Championships

[RoadRaven]

THiya... we're back
Wow... lived in this country for all my life and never taken a proper look at the South Island... some stunning beaches, some incredible rainforest and wetlands... I havta havta havta go back!!!

Our club was well represented in the Nationals, and despite some top 5, and top 10 finishes, we didn't bring home much in the way of placings/medals.

However, we had alot of young riders down there, and it was a great experience for all of them to ride with other top riders (or "up and coming") from around the country. This includes my sons, who are both looking forward to next years competition when they will be the oldest in their grades (as opposed to being in the younger half this year) - they will be that much stronger, and with more miles in their legs.

Though my partner was disappointed, he did get a top placing in the TT, though not fast enough to get a medal.

I hope to get focused training in and slowly build toward the 2007 nationals, and if I am fast enough not to disgrace myself (LOL - or embarrass the club!), I'll have a go in the TT next year.

But the beaches and the country of the South Island... kids were thrilled to see fur seals wild on the beaches, Little Blue penguins in their burrows, Royal Albatrosses (the kids called them albatri) flying over head and weka being incredibly cheeky. A great trip, and with my oldest at 18 1/2 and just about to finish school, this is possibly the last time we will all be on holiday together as just the seven of us, all together. Some great memories and about 1000 rolls of film!!!

Now... to try and catch up on what has been going on here!