Our First Race as the Great Chiweenies of SLO County

Race update: (NEWLY UPDATED)

A long way from home, we raced at Vail Lake Resort just outside of Temecula. Sleeping in the cold the night before, but waking to a beautiful spring California day. Over 160 high schoolers showed up to race and 3 of ours competed. Doug battled it out in the JV race. At the starting line was almost in the back, but after a conservative start, he charged through the riders to a 24th place (out of 64 starters...9 didn't finish).

The course was sandy and fun. And 5 minutes after the JV's hit the course, the sophomores headed out. Evan was charging (on my bike) and was battling for top 10. Despite a dropped chain and some gears slipping, he finished 11th place.

Now Brad wasn't as lucky. He was rolling in the 20's, but then his seat fell off of the rails. With no place to sit for about 5 miles, he stood and cranked his way to 30th place.

Thanks to our sponsors that are helping us have our first year as a club: Art's Cyclery (http://www.artscyclery.com), CORE Care (in Cambria), SLONexus, Gym One.

We are still looking for sponsors and are trying to make this a club that welcomes any high schooler in SLO county that would like to try mountain biking and racing. Please contact thegreatchiweenie@gmail.com if you are interested...donations are accepted too!