Mud plug

Elizabeth Goodin, of Dunedin,  does not mind the heavy rain and deep puddles as she negotiates Coutts Gully Rd during the Coastal Classic mountain bike race at Taieri Mouth yesterday.

She finished third behind Celia Lie (first) and Anna Burrell in the open women’s 30km race.

It was four seasons in one day for the about 280 competitors who lined up in the 10 different events on offer in the Taieri Mouth area.

Those at at the start were greeted with horizontal rain.

Cyclist Joe Chapman won the 45km mountain bike race while a big field of just under 50 runners competed in the 21km run.

The event started in 2004 and, after a break in 2016 to evaluate options, the event has continued since.

More than $40,000 has been raised over the years from the event for amenities and organisations in the Taieri Mouth area.