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    SIX MONTHS FROM A SUITCASE

    Dec 22, 2019 5 minutes
    Words Michael Hayward
    Images Digby Shaw & Sven Martin

    Kiwi racer Rae Morrison recently got back from another six months of enduro racing abroad, in her most consistent season yet. SPOKE caught up with her as she relaxed into her off-season in sunny Nelson.

    Now you’ve been home a few weeks, what are your reflections on last season?

    I’m really happy with how the season went. It was the first time I’ve completed a whole season and remained injury-free for the entire year. I had some strong stages early on and then towards the end was finally able to find consistency and finish with two sixth places, which slingshots my overall ranking to eighth overall. This means all next year I’ll be riding the number 8 plate.

    What’s it like being away racing for a whole season? It looks fun but hectic—what are the best bits, and what’s

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