Above: Cameron Judd, from Judgeford, near Wellington, zips down a steep embankment on his way to finishing runner-up in the Gold Grade on Saturday.
Left: New Plymouth’ s Tony Parker gets a little helping hand on“ Grant’ s Staircase” of the Korito Technical Matrix, on his way to finishing third overall in the Gold Grade. It was a remarkable performance for the 51-year-old, on his way back from injury and in serious doubt early in the preceding week that he’ d even compete. most riders out. Riders ask how long the lap is and when we tell them 15km, they go‘ how hard can that be?’ Well, they found out, didn’ t they...?” The Korito Technical Matrix was livestreamed( check out the highlights action in the link). Herbert said this technology offered instant updates on race times, track conditions and rider welfare that event organisers could watch on screens back at base and fans could follow from home, anywhere in the world
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