Rockhopper Classic 2012

Well two words come to mind...Hot & Tough.  Race number #1 in the Sierra Cup MTB Series happened this past Saturday @ Pena Adobe in Vacaville CA.  The Rockhopper Classic
     Team Grassroots Racing had three racers line up for the start of this race: Pat, Leslie and Aaron.  It was a late morning start to the XC race, so they knew it would be hot.  Aaron in his Cat 2 division was the first Team GRR racer to launch, then Leslie in her Cat 2 race, and followed up by Pat in his Cat 3 division.
     The course proved to be tough (lots of climbing), and the heat in the mid day made it even tougher.
Pat finished his 1 Lap race in 12th place, in a very large and competitive class. Not bad for a guy racing his first MTB season!!
Leslie had a dnf on the day, as the heat proved a bit too much for her on this day.  We know Leslie has a ton of good results coming her way this season.
Aaron finished with a 7th place, in a huge and very strong division.  Top 10 for Aaron, also putting in a good start for the overall in his division for the 6 race series of the Sierra Cup MTB.  Ryan all cast-ed up put in some volunteer time course marshaling the event. (thank you Ryan!)  Way to go team!!
    

Aaron start of Rockhopper 2012

Leslie starting her race

Pat's start

Team GRR banner

Aaron coming through Feed Zone

Aaron start of Lap 2

Pat on his last couple turns of his race

Pat sprinting for finish line

Pat showing signs of heat & a tough race

heat ended Leslie's race early...sometimes the legs just aren't cooperating with your heart

Aaron crossing the finish line

Cooked !