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CHASING THE THRONE

Billy Meaclem has big goals. He wants to be the king.

The quietly spoken 19-year-old is chasing the King of Crankworx this year. It’s a big ask for a young guy breaking out on the scene to be able to compete in so many varied events requiring a diverse skill set on the bike.

But Billy has the talent and work ethic to back up his lofty goals, as he proved at the Rotorua leg of the festival by taking the win in the Speed & Style. He followed it up with a fourth in the Pump Track Challenge, a third in the Whip-Off Championship and

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