14/07/2026
HARDI 24 HOUR TRIAL 🏁
The conditions definitely lived up to the reputation of the 24 Hour, but we kept our heads down, stayed positive and gave it everything we had.
We were riding really well, sitting in 3rd for most of the race and even holding 2nd for a little bit! We only got bogged once, had a few sketchy slippery downhill moments, but overall we rode smart, consistent and safely.
We did have some battery issues during lap two, but managed to swap it over to our spare and get going again. We lost around 10 minutes, but thankfully everything held together after that.
Unfortunately, in the second to last section of lap two, after nearly 12 hours of racing, Brett was battling severe back pain that was affecting his legs and his ability to passenger safely. As disappointing as it was, we made the decision to call it a night. While we didn’t get the finish we were chasing, I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved and of the way we tackled such tough conditions.
A massive thank you to the 24 Hour Committee, all the clubs involved, the landowners, bike pick-up crews, paramedics, photographers, spectators and all of our family and friends for your ongoing support. These events simply couldn’t happen without you.
Dad, thank you for all the time you’ve spent in the shed helping me get the bike ready, teaching me how to fix things and always being there whenever something needed doing.
Mum, thank you for all the food preparation, hunting down bike parts in the lead-up, and for putting up with Dad’s and my stress levels. We definitely kept you on your toes!
Tianna, thank you for your support all weekend and for always popping up exactly where I needed you most. It never goes unnoticed!
And finally, Brett, thank you for jumping on the side. It’s a huge commitment, and you saved us on more than one occasion throughout the race. Thank you for constantly keeping me motivated and believing in me, even when things got tough.
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