The long haul to Taranaki proved fruitful for the Nelson BMX club.
Six riders made the 10 hour trip to chase North Island titles and points to qualify for next year’s national champs in Pukekohe.
Leading the way was club secretary Rachel Rogers, who finished third in the 45+ Cruiser Female Class.
“We were never going to catch World No.1 Jeanette Harvey, but I raced hard against two other women and managed to take third place,” says Rachel.
Her husband Rangi, the club president, was seventh, and their son Waipapa was also competing and finished 21st in the tough 13 Boys grade. One spot ahead of him was Flynn Staufer, while his father Reuben filled fifth place in the 40 to 44 class.
Cory Green was also in that age group, finishing fourth and fifth in the 35-44 Cruiser male ranks.
It was an encouraging start to a busy season with the club also to be represented at the Sunset Beach meet in Pukekohe later this month, while riders are also heading to the 2027 South Island Champs in Cromwell in January.
