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The Australian National Downhill Series 2009/10 was completed with the round 4 conducted last weekend at Mt Stromlo, Canberra (Venue for the 2009 World Champs and a round of the World Cup earlier). This was my first season in Under 19 - Juniors and it started well with a 5th placing at Hobart Tasmania. The second round was conducted at Shepparton Victoria on a track which was very steep, loose and dusty (ask Graeme - Team Geronimo). Unfortunately, I crashed during practice and scrambled my head which led to concussion for a day and I really never got going again and finished in 10th position. Off to Thredbo for round 3 and it rained heavily from the time we arrived until we left and was no doubt the worst conditions I have ever ridden or raced in - a great experience but horrible riding!!! I was not on my game and after crashing in my race run finished 18th. Down to Mt Stromlo for the final round last weekend with my new Legend MKII and a strong determination to finish the season off on a better note. Despite some mechanicals (broken rear axle) I felt comfortable and rode well to finish 7th and less than 1.5 secs between 4th and 7th places. This placed me 8th overall for the Series and puts me in a good position for our local race season which commences in a month. The MKII performed fantastically and drew a lot of attention in Canberra with a couple of riders expressing that they may consider buying one in due course.