CC May 22 - Powder Ridge Recap, Upcoming Grassroots Race
Hey team! The Powder Ridge ESC Enduro was this past weekend in Connecticut. This wasn't an officially supported race, but there was a solid crew of SMBA riders. Sounds like conditions were wild - dry and dusty on Friday, pouring all day for practice on Saturday, and sunny skies on Sunday for the race.
Awesome rides from our team members. Lots of firsts:
U12
Duke 1st (First win)
Callum 6th (First ESC race)
U14
Killian 1st (First U14 win, youngest in category)
Maddox 7th (First U14 race)
U18 Girls
Kai 2nd (Oh yeah Kai!!!)
Avery 3rd (First U18 race and podium)
U16
Afton ~20/60 (First totally clean and chill race)
U20
Rueben 5th (First podium!)
Practice Schedule:
Full Race Team Calendar available here.
Updates:
2023 Race Team Google Photos Album
Here is a link to the shared Race Team 2023 Google Photos album.
Anyone can view the photos by simply clicking the link.
To add photos (please do!), you’ll need to sign into your Google account (or gmail account) and click the “Add Photos” icon. This works great on mobile if you download the Google Photos app (free).
Grassroots Enduro Next Thursday (6/1)
I've heard word that the first VT Grassroots Enduro will be next Thursday at Sleepy Hollow. This isn't public information, so that's all I can say for now. We'll likely skip our scheduled Perry Hill practice to attend - stay tuned!
We're also planning to attend the Catamount XC on Wednesday - riders should choose one, probably not both.
Mid-Season Check-in Feedback Form
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Upcoming Events
Grassroots Enduro Sleepy Hollow - Thursday, June 1
Glen Park ESC Enduro, Stroudsburg, PA - June 3/4
Anyone planning to attend? Again, not an official SMBA supported race, but a sweet venue. Five stages, no lifts.
VTYC Group Ride and BBQ at Rochester Trails Saturday, June 3rd
Open to all VTYC participants and SMBA riders. Groups will be led by the Ridgeline Riders team. Should be a super fun opportunity, and Coach Ross will be attending.
Black River Grand Prix XC Saturday, June 10
This is a pretty unique "XC race". No laps, just one big 16-mile loop. It's basically a mass-start adventure ride on awesome Vermont terrain. Not a formally supported SMBA race, but a great opportunity. More info here.
Velo Stowe Gravel Ride Saturday, July 29
A partnership between Stowe Trails, Hitchhiker, and Talta Lodge. 35 miles of good Stowe gravel! Again, not formally by SMBA, but a great opportunity. More info here.