What Happened at the Best Race Ever

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Shaun

RACE DAY ROCKED!!!

Race day dawned capital B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L beautiful, and the event’s awesome factor just skyrocketed from there. Our racers were a supremely cool collection of hardcore to novice guys and gals. Spectators were blown away by their skill and staying power.

And watching cycling’s future riders tricycle around the kiddie course with grins the size of granny gears gave ALL of us goosebumps of pride.

Then, let’s not forget our superstar spectators who marathon cheered our riders home.

It was AMAZING, and we can’t wait until next year.

RACERS WON OVER $12K IN CASH & PRIZES!

Yep, you read that right. Mountain Bike Marathon racers walked (gingerly) home with

$1,825 in cash + $10,888 in prizes

A good day’s pay for having a blast on a fun course with fun people, wouldn’t you say?

Our spectators made out like bandits, too, with 4 giveaway bicycles and TONS of bonus schwag from our sponsors.

Congrats again, winners! Be sure to check out all of our race coverage on Facebook.

OVERALL WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY

ELITE: Alex Schultz, Winner of the Jamis Nemesis bicycle

EXPERT: David Ridley, Winner of the Jamis Dragon bicycle

SPORT: John VanAlsburg, Winner of the Jamis Exile Comp bicycle

BEGINNER: Roy Kranz, Winner of the Jamis Exile Sport

YOUTH: Trevor Ostrowski, Winner of the $150 Hometown Bicycles Gift Card

A BIG OL’ HOMETOWN E-HUG:

Volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and supporters – consider yourself HUGGED!

To all of you reading this email today, please do us this favor… let the companies and organizations below know that their support has not gone unnoticed. These are true blue pioneers, who took a chance on a local bike shop’s very first race, and helped us make this event – the first of many – a reality.

And here’s an extra special thank you to Lyon Township, who allowed us to create a permanent course in their park for the ongoing use of cyclists, runners, walkers, and more. If you haven’t yet, get out and ride it!

JAMES F. ATCHISON MEMORIAL PARK
58000 Grand River Ave. | New Hudson, MI 48165
Click here for directions