National mountain biking series, Signal Hill, Dunedin

Christchurch rider Alyssa Nyhan navigates a downhill stretch. Photos: Linda Robertson
Christchurch rider Alyssa Nyhan navigates a downhill stretch. Photos: Linda Robertson
Christchurch rider Toby Hair (left) chases Geraldine mate Wilbur Talbot in the under-17 race.
Christchurch rider Toby Hair (left) chases Geraldine mate Wilbur Talbot in the under-17 race.
Mary Gray, a former Otago Girls’ High School pupil now based in Christchurch, tracks down elite...
Mary Gray, a former Otago Girls’ High School pupil now based in Christchurch, tracks down elite women’s leader Sammie Maxwell.
Tauranga rider Justin Copeland charges along the Signal Hill track during a masters race.
Tauranga rider Justin Copeland charges along the Signal Hill track during a masters race.
Talbot (left) claimed victory ahead of Hair.
Talbot (left) claimed victory ahead of Hair.
Wellington rider Millie Donald tries to reel in under-19 women’s leader Millie Junge.
Wellington rider Millie Donald tries to reel in under-19 women’s leader Millie Junge.

Some of the best riders in New Zealand flocked to Dunedin at the weekend for the first round of the national series. 

Otago Daily Times photographer Linda Robertson caught some of the cross-country action.