Fat Tire Festival - Squaw Valley CA:
Aaron has been racing the Sierra Cup MTB Series all season and the finals were held along with the Fat Tire Festival in Tahoe at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort. Squaw Valley is in the process of making their mountain once again open to mountain bikers for the summer, and the Fat Tire Festival was their way of welcoming us. Bikes were allowed only for the weekend of the Festival, with plans for full MTB summer operation in 2013. (we had a great time and HIGHLY suggest you attend next year!)
Aaron and Brandy went up Friday afternoon so Aaron could get a pre ride in before his race Saturday morning.
After a relaxing dinner and a full night sleep, Aaron was up early and ready to race. And and 930am Aaron was off. For his 2.5 laps of the 5.5 mile course. This course has been described by many as the toughest course they have seen for a Cross Country Race. (The bike patrol who were former MTB racers said that a few times!)
Aaron raced both fast and smart, and placed 3rd for the day, thus solidifying his second overall for the series in the Cat 2 Mens 30-39 division. Aaron worked hard all season and we look forward to see the killer racing he will be doing in the Cat 1 division in 2013. Awesome season and great job Aaron! Proud of you!!
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| Aaron heading up the climb...the 2.5 mile climb! |
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| Aaron on the switchbacks. |
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| Sam & Aaron on the climb, lap 2 |
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| Aaron on one of the turns of the climb...yes, it is a long climb |
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| 3rd place for the XC race. Woo Hoo Aaron!! |
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| Aaron secured 2nd overall of the Sierra Cup MTB Series. AWESOME JOB Aaron!! |
Scotty's season has just really started to roll and he has brought Leslie along in his insanity...it's Cross season baby!! The Sacramento Cyclocross Series kicked off their season at the Lagoon Valley Park right here in our backyard of Vacaville CA this past Sunday.
Weather was perfect and the course was great. And since Bicyclingevents.com was the promoter, and they do a great job with the Prairie City MTB Wednesday Night Series and the Rockhopper, Team GRR knew they were in for a great event! Velo Wrench was even out there with Demo MTB bikes too.
Hoping to be heckled...Scott raced hard and placed 12th in his division. Kudos Scotty! (now an attempt at heckling Scott..."Scotty, next time you need more beer ups and to grab more cash...one dolla don't make anybody holla...Honey Boo Boo Child"!)
Then Leslie was up. Leslie raced hard in her very first Cyclocross race. As a seasoned Mountain Bike and Road racer Leslie was up for a new challenge. So how did she do???
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| 3rd place in her first CX race! Way to go Leslie!! |
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| Leslie with her 3rd place medal. Now a CX addict. |
