Jared Hobbes catching mad air. Photo by Northwestdhdad, Pinkbike.com
River City-sponsored Portland team KWC (Kirk Whiteman coaching) came home with a big pile of medals from Masters National Track Championships in Lehi Valley, Pennsylvania, July 26-30. Kirk Whiteman won the national championship for sprints and silver in team sprints in the 45-49 category. John Kim won gold for the scratch race and 5th for sprints in the 30-34 category. Jim Thiele took home 3rd in the 500m time trial in the 55-59, and Barb Thiele (Team Rose City) won silver in sprints for women’s 50-59.
And last weekend, August 5-7, wrapped up the NW Cup downhill series in Port Angeles, Washington. Two River City riders tore it up and brought back great results: Anita Dilles won 3rd place among Cat 2 women, and Jared Hobbes placed 6th in the pro men’s race, landing him 4th overall for the series. Downhill is taking a little break now, and will start back up in September.
Congrats everyone, you are inspirations to us all!