National Hare Scrambles: Rhinelander, WI

My first local race happens to be Round 3 of the National Hare Scramble Series in Rhinelander, WI.

A dry dust filled day was in store for us as northern WI has had next to no rain in a month.

I strarted the race strong but visability was terrible. I stalled the bike only a few miles into the woods after that costly mistake it was time to play catch up.

As the day went on I started my charge from 9th position and was able to move up continuously thoughout the race. By the time the checkered flag flew I had managed to move up to 5th position. Not bad but without the mistake I think the day could’ve been a little better. But not bad for my first day back in the tight technical trails.

D16: Hixton, WI

My first 2 hour race of the year at one of my favorite tracks in WI.

I took the lead when the green flag flew and felt good as i started through the woods. A good friend and I continued a battle the entire race as the laps went on I felt I could win.

In the closing laps of the race we caught heavy traffic and I was passed with just two laps to go. The pace picked up and we went all out for the final two laps and in the end I settled for 2nd only 5 seconds behind the winner. But a very good day in WI.

Round 7 Mountain Ridge

I can put my race in Pennsylvania in a very short report.

I drove to the race it was cold and rainy. PA is rocks!!!

The track was a tough one and only 2 laps in my race was cut short. I had a flat rear tire ending my weekend in a hurry.

My first DNF of the year. You always hate a bad day but the track in’t suit me vary well so it would’ve been a salvage points day any way. On to OHIO!