Sunday
AMBC Greenbrier Challenge National Championship qualifier
Greenbrier State Park
Boonsboro Maryland
Cummings 20-29 Expert
Mayhew Single Speed Open
"If I hadnt seen the guy in front of me ride through it, I would have
maybe gotten off and walked" Stephen Cummings said referring to the
"creek" (river) crossing on Sunday's 4 lap 22 mile cross country
mountain bike race. The rain from the previous week had really washed
out a lot of the course, and caused the creeks and puddles to swell
into rivers and ponds. This did not prevent IRMC from placing two
racers into podium spots during Sunday's race. Chris Mayhew rode a
time trial, holding second place from the first lap until the finish
line without seeing another racer in his class. Cummings fought his
way back after a sloppy first lap, slowly picking riders off to find
the final podium spot and a qualification for the National
Championship in Vermont this summer.
It is estimated that 20 lbs of Maryland mud was brought back to
Western PA attached to their bikes and clothing. Pictures of the
epically messy race to follow.
Steevo through the muck...
