3rd UTCX series #4 Draper, Utah

The 4th round of the Utah series was at yet another equestrian arena. A nice day until the start of the last race( mine). Hail and sleet started the race with us and continued off and on through out. It made for some fun and good pictures. I reached the last asphalt climb in first and was caught and passed by 2 titan size riders who have been dominating the series....for now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fULQhTyYAIU

3rd UTCX series #3 Heber Utah

Race # 3 in the UTCX ( Utah cyclocross ) series at the fairgrounds ( horse arena) in Heber Utah. Sunny weather starting in the upper 30s and warming to 70+ degrees. The only adversity came in the way of the notoriuos " Goathead" thorns, which plagued racers young and old, leaving sometimes a trail of tears.

4th place UTCX #2

After flatting in the first round of the series it was nice to get a descent cross race without incident. I got what I deserved but was in position to do more. The course was ruff enough for my watch to rub a good raw spot . So now I can't where it, weird. This is the train leaving the station. We started with ten or so, the 8 or so. Crash here, slide out there, then 6, then 5 as the last four shattered with one to go, leaving me in a humble 4th.

http://www.youtube.com/user/madscrambler#p/u/1/pLKB8r8Yq64

2nd place - Harvest Moon Crit 2009 Masters 35+

This is the road seaon final event. A big street festival in full swing there was no lack of random people crossing the course through out all races all day. The masters 35+ went really well with our team finishing 1st 2nd and 3rd, lapping the feild and taking turns on the primes. We desided to give our shop owner and sponcer 1st while I took second. Me and Autumn had fun riding all the painted horses. 3rd last year, second this year, maybe 1st next year

1st on the day, 2nd overall 2009

With the 2009 mtb series finished I feel satisfied with my results. The 2 mechanicals I had all season cost me the series, that and not being able to afford to attend enough races to secure a lead. I won the 40+ expert state championships, a title I'd rather have won more than the series. Next year will be interesting if I can continue to establish my climbing capabilities.
http://intermountaincup.com/2009Race/CanyonsResults09.pdf

1st Utah State 40+Expert

Finishing first in a state and on a course I thought I never stood a chance at winning on. I was given some hope last year when I took 3rd, still 5+ minutes off the lead time. This year was total roll reversal as I won by 8+ minutes. The fastest overall expert time. One of the biggest leads I've EVER won by. 1600ft of climbing per lap and 3 and a half laps for over 5600ft of climbing in 21+ miles. Looks like I'll be stumbling into the top 3 overall for 2009.

1st Snowbird " Mountain Bout" 7-12-09

The most difficult course on the " Intermountain Cup "series Snowbird ski resort host the steepest hill climb races on and off road. Avoided by many in the series with it's tedious climbs and trecherous descents. Next weekend is the state championships I hope to do as well.... http://intermountaincup.com/2009Race/SnowbirdResults09.pdf