The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world , but the hardiest of Kiwis have once again knuckled down to find a way to carry on with their racing .

Words & photos : Andy McGechan , bikesportnz . com

Right : It ’ s all in the starts and the leaders have already exited this picture , soon after the shotgun blast signalled the start of the three-hour senior race sat Marton