REPORTED: Cascade Classic XC
By: Hebrew Cyclist
For a nice recap of the beginning of the race, check out Matt's blog HERE. Very accurate.
As for the rest of our story, it begins in East Stroudsburg amidst delicious vegan pancakes and scrumptious homemade cinnamon bread french toast. Just some of the breakfasts of choice of the Giant Mid-Atlantic Cycling Team. Toeing the line today for the team were Matt and Jordan. The weather was great, and the course conditions were just a bit soggy, but still nice. After the start of the race, both Matt and Jordan were in solid position for a top-5 podium run, with Jordan in 5th and Matt in 6th. Navigating the technical singletrack was challenging, but made much easier on our new Anthem X race bikes. Seriously, these bikes make you feel like you're cheating. Unfortunately, as the group containing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place got within 10 seconds, we (along with many other riders) took a wrong turn at an unmarked trail junction and had to make due with chasing back through the pack for the rest of the race.
This was all good, as we were still having a good day and didn't let the setback bother us, but late in the third lap we both suffered time-consuming mechanicals which allowed a few more riders to slip past. In the end, the team finished with Matt in 7th and Jordan in 8th. Not too shabby considering the time lost out on the course.
Speaking of the course, it was awesome! Super techy, with lots of steep climbs to help make up more time, or reel riders in. Our new Stan's ZTR Crest wheelsets were superb, and felt great the entire time! Thanks Stan's NoTubes! And of course, our Geax treads gave us confidence, even in the muddy, rocky, and rooty conditions on course.
Next race on tap is one of the Campmor/H2H series races in Lagrangeville, NY, the Tymor Park Challenge. We all did this race last year and it was a blast! Hope you can make it!
The Pro/Open podium. Matt far left, Jordan second from right.
For a nice recap of the beginning of the race, check out Matt's blog HERE. Very accurate.
As for the rest of our story, it begins in East Stroudsburg amidst delicious vegan pancakes and scrumptious homemade cinnamon bread french toast. Just some of the breakfasts of choice of the Giant Mid-Atlantic Cycling Team. Toeing the line today for the team were Matt and Jordan. The weather was great, and the course conditions were just a bit soggy, but still nice. After the start of the race, both Matt and Jordan were in solid position for a top-5 podium run, with Jordan in 5th and Matt in 6th. Navigating the technical singletrack was challenging, but made much easier on our new Anthem X race bikes. Seriously, these bikes make you feel like you're cheating. Unfortunately, as the group containing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place got within 10 seconds, we (along with many other riders) took a wrong turn at an unmarked trail junction and had to make due with chasing back through the pack for the rest of the race.
This was all good, as we were still having a good day and didn't let the setback bother us, but late in the third lap we both suffered time-consuming mechanicals which allowed a few more riders to slip past. In the end, the team finished with Matt in 7th and Jordan in 8th. Not too shabby considering the time lost out on the course.
Speaking of the course, it was awesome! Super techy, with lots of steep climbs to help make up more time, or reel riders in. Our new Stan's ZTR Crest wheelsets were superb, and felt great the entire time! Thanks Stan's NoTubes! And of course, our Geax treads gave us confidence, even in the muddy, rocky, and rooty conditions on course.
Next race on tap is one of the Campmor/H2H series races in Lagrangeville, NY, the Tymor Park Challenge. We all did this race last year and it was a blast! Hope you can make it!
Labels: Anthem X, Cascade Classic, geax, Giant Bicycles, Mid-Atlantic Super Series, Stan's NoTubes.com
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