Mountain Bike Race #4 was a good race for the high school riders. This race was in Vernal and on a course we had never ridden before. It was a good flowy course though a little long. It had several good flat areas to go fast and pass people. The weather was great so each race got to do their full laps. The second lap helped the kids pass more people.
After the rough finish on the last race, this race was Emily last opportunity to dig in and get her spot back to get to state. Since she had a cross country meet the day before, she was not able to pre-ride the course. This made her a little nervous because she didn't know the course but we told her to just ride hard and pick the riders off one at a time. She got her good luck tattoos on and good fortunes done too. She had a big smile on her face at the beginning.
She rode hard and was able to pass many people. After starting at the end of the pack in 41st position, she was able to finish strong and come in 30th place. This position was able to secure her position and qualified her for state. Emily was so excited to get her goal! I am proud of her and the hard work she put in the whole season.
Colby was so in the zone for this race. He wanted to maintain his podium spot and possibly move up if he could. His goal was to beat his friend Rhett Gunnell from Logan High. Rhett and Colby have been on the podium the whole season battling out with each other.
Colby rode hard and finally got passed Rhett to take 3rd place and secure his spot on the podium again. Rhett and Colby were both great sports about it though and congratulated each other in the finish zone.
Colby and I were so excited when he came across the finish line. He has come a long way this whole season. He was also very happy to qualify for state his Freshman year.
It was awesome to see Colby on the podium again this race. The whole race was awesome for the whole team. We had a handful of racers podium and many qualify for state. I was a proud Dad and Coach.
Colby is loving all of the bling he has earned this season. Emily and Colby are both excited to be racing at State in a few weeks. Good job and good luck!
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