grey skies but warmer temperatures were on hand for the final day of races. The super fast tacky conditions of the day before were altered in a big way by a rain storm that lasted the night. The course was soupy mud on one side and chunky slippery mud on the other side. It would be hard to keep the bike upright on the Sunday version of the course at Joe Creason park. Our solo junior at this years nationals was Enzo Berghout in the 15-16 race . Enzo got a third row start -even with five falls he managed to break into the top-20 with a 19th place finish in his first trip to the nationals.
Later in the day Kathleen Bortolussi would line up with the women's 60-64 age group . Kathleen has had a few trips to the nationals but usually sickness or injury prevented her from success. This time nothing got in the way and she rode to a podium and a medal in 4th place. After decades of racing she can mow claim a national medal racing against the best in her age group in truly difficult conditions.
Last race of the day would be men's single speed. Max Judelson has raced many a single speed nationals in the ten years he has spent on the team but this would be Andy Wulfkhule's first try at it. The course was still very slippery but both riders kept their bikes upright with Max finishing 7th and Andy finishing 14th.
With two podiums and a couple top 10 finishes and everyone in at least the top 20 , this was a very good nationals for the team. We came with a small crew but definitely made an impact. The director of the race thanked me personally for bringing the team and taking part. Next year the race will be in Fayetteville, Arkensas but the same director and crew will be putting it on. I think there's a good chance we will make the trip.
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