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Today’s race at Seven Oaks did not go exactly as planned. Perfect trail conditions at sunup, yielded to greasy slime as rain showers passed over the course two hours prior to the start. Having canceled one race already this spring we decided to move forward with the race. At the pre-race meeting we let the racers decide how they wanted to proceed. We offered up a shortened mud friendly course, they chose to shorten the race distance to 2 and 4 hrs. Not knowing for sure what to expect twelve racers decided to toe the line and brave the mud. Bikes did get muddy, but for the most part we were told the course rode OK considering the conditions. I’d like to offer a big thanks to all the racers that made the trip over to Seven Oaks today. Whether you raced or not, you showed an interest and that’s what will help keep these events happening in the future. Second I need to thank the volunteers. No race worth riding in is ever a one person show. Julie, Ron, Troy and Andy are the ones that made this race happen. Now on to the numbers and a few race photos:

4hr

1st Andrew Carney 16laps

2nd Mike Johnson 15laps

3rd Bruce Reese 9laps

4th Kyle Williams 2laps

DFL Robin Williams 2laps

2hr

1st Taylor Webb 8laps

2nd David MacRunnel 7laps

3rd Chris Congdon 7laps

4th Jim Pratt 6laps

5th Jeff Pratt 6laps

6th Marty Garcia 5laps

7th Bret Zimmerman 1lap

Your eventual winner Andrew Carney

Followed closely by Mike Johnson

Robin riding where her husband won’t

Andrew pounding out one more lap

Taylor bringing home the 2 hour victory

Sorry ladies, but he’s taken!

Andrew finishing the race in style!

See you next time!

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