outdoorsnz: Bikes on the Snow 08

Bikes on the Snow 2008 takes place as a part of the Winter Festival and bring lots of fun in the snowy environment, where all the skills come to place. Race on the snow is a great day out for many entrants. They are having fun on their beloved bikes, while testing their proficiency on a slippery surface. Everyone is enjoying this rare opportunity to be allowed take the bike on the ski slope and speed up down the hill next to the skiers and boarders.

This years’ race was particularly hard work. As the weather Gods had refused to cooperate and also slushy snow was not promising too much show on the jumps. That would not stop the racers from giving their best and off they went rocking and rolling down the hill. And just about the time to start all the crew had disappeared in the clouds of fog full of snow and sharp wind. This weather had been lasting pretty much for most of the race and just about the final loops the clouds had lifted slightly and showed patchy blue sky to appraise endurance of the remaining races.

Despite the bad weather and the slow motion on the track, it had been an interesting event to watch and certainly well remembered one to all participants.