Matthew Fairbrother

Volcanic Epic Day 3 – Racing Through The Iconic Rotorua Redwoods

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Day three of the Volcanic Epic brought us into one of New Zealand’s most iconic riding locations, Whakarewarewa Forest, better known as the Rotorua Redwoods.

Going into this stage I really wanted to put in a strong effort and see if I could hold the pace of the lead bunch. By day three the race starts to take its toll, but this felt like the right stage to push and test the legs.
The challenge today wasn’t just the pace though, the weather had other ideas. The conditions were very, very wet, turning the trails slick and adding another layer of difficulty to an already demanding stage.

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