Another year, another National Champs done and dusted. The 2019 MTBA National Championships were held over the weekend in Bright in Victoria. In a technically challenging course, it was a great weekend for Canberra (and CORC) riders with some excellent performances! For the full list, view the link here, otherwise here are some of the standouts:

Elite Men: Dan McConnell 1st, Brednan Johnston 6th, Andy Blair 11th place
Elite Women: Rebecca McConnell
Expert Women: Ally Durr, 2nd: Georgina von Marbug
Junior Men: Corey Smith 1st place, As Allnutt: 11th place, Jordan Riddle: 15th place, Declan Inglish 16th place
Junior Women: Zoe Cuthbert 1st place
Under 17 Men: Ryan Smith 1st place, Jesse Dunlop 34th place
Master 2 Women: Elise Buriss 3rd
Master 4 Women: Michelle Inglis 3rd
Master 5 Women: Tara Sutherland 1st
Master 7 Women: Bev Anderson 2nd
Under 15 Men: Joshua Kluth 12th place

Elite Men winner Dan McConnell crossing the finish line. (Photo courtesy of AMB MAG)