ABOUT 270 mountain bike riders converged on Baerami at the weekend for Round One in the 2015 Shimano MTB Grand Prix series.
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In the 4-hour ride, Tom Patten, riding in the Solo 24-29 male category finished with the overall top ranking. His 10 laps were completed in 4 hours, 10 minutes and 39 seconds.
He also recorded the fastest lap time of 22 minutes and 41 seconds.
In the 7-hour solo ride, Andrew Finlayson finished first, completing 16 laps in 7 hours 14 minutes and 37 seconds. Good performances were also recorded by Andrew Lloyd and Jason Pearce.
Team riders, Peter Telford and George Ruzek from Erina Bikeworx, completed the 7-hour ride in 17 laps in 7 hours 18 minutes and 36 seconds.
In the 4-hour team ride, Lyndon Kinsela and Andrew Gresham from Newcastle Cycos 11, completed 10 laps in 4 hours 24 minutes and 57 seconds.
Riders travelled from Canberra, Sydney, Taree, Newcastle and Wollongong to compete in the event, held in perfect conditions at James Estate Winery.
