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 | Heart Condition Blamed for James Williamson death
(4 comments) (link) Friday, 26-March-2010 3:18 PM - by scratchy |  |
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The Canberra Times Today Reported:
"A serious undiagnosed heart ventricle problem caused champion ACT athlete James Williamson's death at 26, although his athleticism was likely to have masked the problem and prolonged his life, a relative said last night.
Williamson's aunt Megan Patey said his post-mortem examination reveled the ventricle problem which was possibly genetic.
"It was not caused by cycling or made worse by cycling. In fact his fitness probably masked it" she said "It was a little time bomb that was sitting there. It was going to happen. It was a hard condition to diagnose. On Jame's last night he would have been comfortable and he wouldn't even have known it was happening".
For the full story read the Canberra Times Page 3.
Jim Trail compiled a nice piece viewable here: http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/...?site=canberra
Everyone here at Rotorburn extends their deepest sympathy to the family. It was weird to get a copy of the Latest Enduro magazine in the mail yesterday. As per usual Willo had cramed it full of great storys from the sport he loved. The fact he was stepping down as editor to pursue riding more seriously was disappointing as a reader but made sense as a rider. James was at the helme of Enduro from issue 4 to issue 15. Maybe flick through some of the old issues and revisit them with James. The sign-off in the latest editorial is more the poignant now. Willo talks about the future of our sport lying in all of us working on advocacy and access to trails.
A measure of the endearment of a Aussie bloke can be measure by the amount of nicknames he has and James "Jimbo","Jimmy","Willo" Williamson is hopefully tearing around some singletrack somewhere without a no bike sign in sight.
Willos last Magazine went on the sale the this week. Check the editorial and soak up the passion. |
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The Australian MTB community has suffered a great loss with former World 24hr Solo Champion James Williamson passing away during the Cape Epic Mountain bike race in South Africa.
According to South African newspaper Cape Argus, James was taken to hospital after his teammate, Sean Lewis, had been unable to wake him on the morning after the 2nd stage of the race. He was pronounced dead at 6.47am local time.
The MTB community sends its best wishes for all his friends and family.
More details can be found at Cyclingnews.com and Bikeradar.com
(James in happier times at the Cape to Cape MTB race Western Australia last year) |
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Joey Klein the trail guru from the USA will be tag teaming with the newly appointed National IMBA director Nick Bowman and conduction mid/high level workshops throughout April. When I say mid/high these are more for trail advocates associated with a club, club representatives, councils, national parks and other policy makers. There is an effort to put on a trailbuilder/rider workshops later in the year for the general riding masses.
Dates (April)
Cairns / Tablelands (Smithfield) = 7th and 8th
Brisbane (Mt Coot-tha) = 12th and 13th
Margaret River (??) = 16th and 17th
Melbourne (Lysterfield) = 22nd and 23rd
Sydney (Hornsby) 27th, 28th and 29th (Sydney we are hoping to do a state-wide NSW trails Forum with land managers and reps from each region)
More info: http://imba-au.com
Attached is the IMBA Membership form |
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The 2010 DH bike shootout, Commencal Supreme DH v Giant Glory 00 v Mongoose Boot’R Team v Scott Gambler 20. Ridden against each other at Thredbo.
Aussie Champs, 2010 National Titles wrap up, with a Kovarik and Buchar interview.
Ben Cory’s Commencal race bike uncovered in great detail.
Race Tassie, three big race reports from: Tasmania Wildside, Blue Dragon and the inaugural Wellington Super D endurance downhill.
AMB tests the new Orbea Alma C30 carbon race hardtail, a Knolly Delirium freerider, the rad new Commencal Ramones and a 2010 Rockshox SID XX gets a run.
How-To: Box a bike for transport, set up a camp for 24 hour racing, burning fat and AMB attends a Mark Fenner fitness camp.
Plus the last chance to win a Pivot Mach 5 worth $6,000.
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| National Series Round 4 - Canberra
(6 comments) (link) Sunday, 14-March-2010 8:48 PM - by Scott | |
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Round 4 – Canberra Downhill results
Elite Men
1.Chris Kovarik (QLD) - 2:34.84
2.Ben Cory (ACT) – 2:37.16
3.Shaun O’Connor (NSW) - 2:37.16
Elite Women
1.Claire Buchar (QLD) - 3:08.12
2.Claire Whiteman (ACT) - 3:18.70
3.Leigh Douglas (TAS) - 3:20.60
2009/10 Jayco Australian MTB Series – Downhill Final Standings
Elite Men
1.Ben Cory (ACT) – 225 points
2.Shaun O’Connor (NSW) – 218 points
3.Chris Kovarik (QLD) – 208 points
Elite Women
1. Claire Buchar (QLD) – 240 points
2. Leigh Douglas (TAS) – 223 points
3. Sarsha Huntington (QLD) – 204 points
Round 4 – Canberra short course results
Elite Male
1.Paul Van der Ploeg (VIC)
2.Ben Henderson (ACT)
3. Dan McConnell (VIC)
Open Female
1.Rowena Fry (TAS)
2.Katherine O’Shea (VIC)
3.Rebecca Henderson (ACT)
2009/10 Jayco Australian MTB Series – Short Course Final Standings
Elite Male
1. Paul Van der Ploeg (VIC) - 235 points
1. Dan McConnell (VIC) – 235 points
2. Ben Henderson (ACT) - 192 points
3. Lachlan Norris (VIC) - 181 points
Open Female
1. Rowena Fry (TAS) – 305 points
2. Katherine O’Shea (VIC) – 199 points
3. Rebecca Henderson (ACT) - 130 points |
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Please Note the reschedule of the LAST ROUND of the QLD 4X Super Series. Due to club commitments we have had to reschedule the race again. It will now be held on Sunday 28th March at Toowoomba. The track is located within the Toowoomba Show Grounds, Glenvale Rd, Toowoomba.
The last round will be the last chance to secure a podium finish in the series. With over $2500 of cash & prizes this is not a race you will want to miss!
4X Rego will be open from 10am-12:30pm with Practice from 10am till 12:45pm. Gate practice from 11:45am-12:45pm. Racing will start at 1:15pm.
Our Major Sponsors for the ENTIRE Series include; Ashgrove Cycles, Super Sports & Vizion Shop fitters. They have helped to donate the prize money for the Elite Men and to help get these events running! Also big shout out to our Minor Sponsors JET Black Cycling who has donated all prizes for the winners.
Flash Point Promotions along with Toowoomba MTB Club are organising the event. The race is a MTBA supported event.
Additional race details can be found here.
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| KONA VIC DH Champs Results - Mt Baw Baw
(0 comments) (link) Tuesday, 2-March-2010 12:13 AM - by Scott | |
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Apparently quite a weekend was had for the Victorian Downhill Championships. A new record of 320 riders braved the mud in their title fights.
Elite Men:
1. Josh Button - 3:20.6
2. Alex Swann - 3:24.2
3. Rhys Atkinson - 3:27.9
4. Jenson Woodcock - 3:28.9
5. Laurie Dinham - 3:29.4
6. Sam Hocken - 3:30.5
7. Matt Swann - 3:31.9
8. Jesse Beare - 3:32.3
9. Tim Smith - 3:34.0
10. Lars Peyer - 3:34.6
Elite Women:
1. Leonie Picton - 4:06.6
2. Alyssa Lyons - 4:30.2
3. Shelly Flood - 4:33.5
U19 Men:
1. Ben Barrett - 3:25.0
2. Aden Wyber - 3:25.7
3. Marcus Fairbanks - 3:29.6
4. Michael Bourne - 3:36.2
5. Lewis Winton - 3:36.5
Full results for the championships here. For more info checkout the Vic DH series website.
The VIC DH Series has completed 3 rounds thus far, here's a little info on what's going on.
At the end of three rounds, World Trail rider Rhys Atkinson is showing he has what it takes for the overall KONA Elite Men Series win. Biting at his heels is Sam 'Pug' Hocken followed closely by Mt Beauty shredder Liam Pannozzo. If Kona keep flying their glamour rider and ladies man Josh Button down to mexico, he could get up there in the points game.
The KONA Elite Women is being smashed by Leonie 'Rabbit' Picton at this midway point of the season. Rabbit has been hammering the XC bike during the week for training and putting a lot of men to shame on the DH sled! It is great to see the girl power! Alyssa Lyons is not far behind, and with some more DH riding under her belt faster times are inevitable. Wrapping up third in the standings is Shelley Flood. GO GIRLS!
Closer still is the TeKin Suspension Under 19 Men. Current leader Aden Wyber who has just been selected for the Australian Junior World Champs Long-team is scorching hot at the moment, but he is under high pressure from the 'Manimal' himself - Ben Barrett. Ben just took out the Victorian Downhill Championships and should never be underestimated. Lewis Winton in third has found his form on the DH rocket this year and is quite a few points clear of his nearest rival.
Current VIC DH series standings here. |
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Elite Men
1. Cillian Kennedy - 6:21.48
2. Grant Jones - 6:24.12
3. Tom Lewis - 6:24.79
4. Tim Eaton - 6:27.04
5. Brendan Moon - 6:27.24
Elite Women
1. Michelle Crisp - 7:35.13
2. Joanne Fox - 7:51.65
3. Kelly Hughes - 7:57.46
U19 Men
1. Thomas Crimmins - 6:22.13
2. Jake Newell - 6:27.59
3. Dean Evans - 6:28.64
Full results lists here |
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