AIPP build-up: 2008

Our new carbon fibre weapon BY-08.

On Saturday Bendigo Youth Racing had their first test run of the new vehicle, BY-08, at the Bendigo Saleyards. Although the day turned out to be the second wettest day for the year it did little to dampen our spirits and was a great chance for all riders to have a spin in the new vehicle, which was only pulled out of the moulds a few days earlier. Through the rain and wind we were able to solve a few issues and give the riders some valuable wet weather training. Also the development of a hole proof plan to combat fogging was tested in the tough conditions and performed better than anticipated.
Flora Hill Secondary College also came along to the test day with their two vehicles Old Bearded Mate and Brum ready for Murray Bridge copping a hard time as some of their riders struggled with their first wet track experience. Thanks to Flora Hill for the shared use of their pit tent which provided some much needed refuge from the inclement weather.
With only 3 weeks to race day the team is putting in some long hours to make sure the vehicle is perfect come race day. In between build sessions the team has been training flat out for the past few months which has included spin sessions through our sponsor Decked Out Coaching, many thanks to Tim Ralton for taking those sessions, gym sessions have also been included to break up the daily slog of road rides. This will hopefully put the team in a position to improve on our 3rd place in round two of the super series. Bring on Murray Bridge!