THE last Dirt Crits of 2024 saw 22 entrants for two timed runs at Rifle Butts Reserve. Ryder Chadd took the win by just two seconds from Rueben Bateup. Rueben won the Bateup Cup by four seconds ahead of Dad Ant. Fourth was Shannon Rademaker (even though there was some controversy over the last corner) with Adam Baker and Luke Vivash equal fifth. Speaking of Adam, he said a few words of farewell to all. The club thanks Adam for all his trail work and support of the club and riders and we wish Ariel, Finn and Adam all the best on their 2025 adventure in the Yarra Valley. Speaking personally, I will miss his mathematical genius with results. Sienna Vivash won the Women’s race albeit after a crash in second run, even crossed the line with a bit of “bark” off. Equal second shared between Nicole Hoebergen and visiting Danish rider, Anne Bruhn Andreasen. Thanks to Adam for setting a tricky but enjoyable course. Dirt Crits will be back on Tue 21 Jan with a cross-country race at Rifle Butts MTB Park.
