The 4th CX race of the season took us out to the countryside and down on the farm. The course proved to be challenging, with many steep and loose hills and lots of wind. Toeing the line for the boys 9-14 was Liam & Luke. For the girls, Emma and Avery raced in the 9-18 category. Newcomer to CX Taylor came out to race boys 15-18.
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| Junior boys ready to go |
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| Junior girls waiting for the start |
Liam and Luke were off the line first. Liam was locked in a battle with Randy for the entire race. They traded leads back and forth until Liam made his move on the last lap to break away for the win.
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| Liam making the move to take the lead |
Luke rode a solid race, powering through the steep, loose hills to come in 7th in the largest boys field yet this year.
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| Luke looking strong from start to finish |
Emma and Avery were up next. The girls were off to a fast start. Emma was battling Alyssa for lead, and was able to overtake her early on in the race. She was able to hold and build on that lead, coming in over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd place.
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| Emma working hard on the loose run-ups |
Avery nearly missed this race after being sick all week. She rode her heart out, crashing a few times, but never giving up. She came in for a 3rd place finish!
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| Avery heading over the log barricade |
Taylor was the last of the juniors to suit up for the day. This was his first ever cyclocross race, and he was very excited to be a part of the fun! Although riding unopposed, he put in an all out solid effort to complete the race and snag the top step.
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Taylor handled the course like a champ for his
first ever CX race |
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| Junior boys 9-14 podium |
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| Junior girls 9-18 podium |
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| Junior boys 15-18 podium |
It was a fun day out at the farm! Next up...Crossroads Park in Gilbert!
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