Another early morning start saw a group of us head off to Rotorua for the second round of the summer N-duro series. My expectations were not too high, as having raced the previous day I was not expecting anything other than a fun day out. My objective was to ride a smooth race, testing the Scott Scale 29er for the first time in Whakarewarewa.
I did not have a particularly good start, somehow managing to bend my derailleur hanger in the melee, but once I had found some stable gears I was away.
The trails were in superb condition and the Scale performed well. I was surprised to find that the climbs up Direct Road and “frontal lobotomy” did not seem as difficult as they usually do, nor did the “Chinese menu” seem too taxing. I have fitted bar ends to the bike, and with regular use of the “lockout” feature on the forks, I have improved what was already and impressive bike.
When I got to the river crossing at “Rosebank”, there was a big crowd looking for some action in the creek. I was determined not to provide any photographic moments and managed to make a smooth line through the water.
I finished 4th in category and thirty fourth overall – not bad for Rotorua.
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