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Holly In Scotland - Part 4

Posted by: Holly Kernonhan-Smith
Thursday 13th September 07
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Friday through to the final days...

After a quick dinner it we hit the road again to head up to the event to watch the 4x. Driving up the road you could tell it was going to be big, floodlights had the area well lit up revealing the hundreds of cars parked anywhere and everywhere they could. We arrived slightly late and just in time to see the last few heats before the finals. I've never watched a race at night, but this was definately cool, even if it meant you were constantly under attack from the midges. (In which case we just dashed back to the nz tent to grab the free insect repellent in our race packs and also found the mechanics still working away.) I somehow ended up with a Scottish flag in my hand and it was fun to wave about (don't worry our only kiwi had been knocked out of contention by this stage.) With Cedric and Graves crashing out I kind of lost interest towards the end, but it was still a wicked event.

On the drive out we became quickly stuck in a never ending line of traffic. A car just in front of us hit a pedestrian which was exciting...the ambulance came and I'm sure they're alright...

Saturday came around and it was our last chance to hit up the track. It wasn't such a good day for me, on one particular pedal stroke my rear wheel dissappeared from beneath me and flung me into a rock. Slight pain. All good though, I carried the bike down the rest of the track and that 40mins walking was enough exercise for the day. Most people spent the rest of the day having a nana nap, and letting the body prepare itself for the big day.

Come race day I didn't know what to think. Other than damn this Scottish weather. Forecast for the day, week or year=rain. I was definately the most nervous I have ever been as I sat on that wind trainer at the top, I had every corner racing through my head last minute. With my sore wrist I must say that I thought my run was pretty average and I hugged a tree. I passed the girl in front of me as she was sprawled out on the dirt in one of the steeper sections. Crossing the line I had the fastest time and got to be in the hot seat for awhile which was a pretty sweet feeling. I was so stoked with the final result, 5th! Considering the bike wasn't mine and I was riding with a broken wrist I was pleased.

Highlight of the day, hearing the crowds go wild as they anticipated seeing Nathan Rankin come down the course with a ripped skinsuit...butt in clear view. Priceless!! Pretty sure he was the star of the day aye... It was mint seeing a kiwi on the podium with Scoles in 3rd but other than that most kiwis had mechanical issues or didn't quite stay on their bikes.

We were worried we wouldn't make it into town with what they called a slip (which was actually a log that wasn't even blocking the road) had cause the road to close and the cars were blocked off. But we sure made it and it was definately a funny night all round. I feel real sorry for the hotel cleaning staff... our room looked like wild animals had been through it. But then again I guess that's a good way to describe the drunken nz dhs. Thanks to Glen and Scolzy for the sweet "decorations."

The plane had a dodgy landing into London and had to take off and do it again. I''d be lying if I said I wasn't worried when they tried to land again, and it too was equally as dodgy. Oh so almost missed the flight from Heathrow to London when Samara and I were on a 5km sprint mission from terminal to terminal in the airport, getting boarding passes and trying to get to where we needed to be.

Back in NZ im super jet lagged and doing my best to get back into the uni work. Had my wrist xrayed and now I'm in a cast. And that's from that silly door!!! Of all things...!!

Huge shout out to everyone who got me to worlds and helped me to have the most amazing time: Vorb, Bike Shack, Id Limited, Dr Gershu Paul and of course my family who have supported me through and through. Thanks everyone I couldn't have done it without you, team effort.

Also to everyone in the NZ team who put up with me, and of course the mechanics, massage therapist and manager Greg Leov who together helped us to achieve our best results.

Oops and how could I forget, thanks to John Shearer for letting me take his bike half way round the world!!

THANKS EVERYONE!!

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