Boulder Short Track Series #2
June 21st, 2006

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Race Report
It rained then we raced.

We tried to start on time, but a quick rain before the start muddied things up. Sorry to the Womens B and Junior bravados who became mucked up. We stopped and restarted a short time later after the C men prerode the course into a fine single track. The bravados raced once again with the C men.

The course was fast with the exception of the turny, twisty Thistle Patch and the quarter pipe. The QP is basically a 15' wall where the trail reaches vertical just before the top. You need skills to carry your speed up. The fastest lap times were under 2 mins.

On the womens side, Kerry Barnholt had a strong start and slowly walked away with it. Two races back from a separated shoulder and two wins, not bad.

Mens A Mike West opened up with the hole shot. Mike is currently sitting 3rd in the National standings for the Pro Super D, so we didn't expect anything less. He was quickly passed by Collin Becker who crashed seconds later on the QP. Most made it around the unsightly incident. Fellow Maverick rider Chris Hopwood joined West at the front, but Colby Pearce stayed close put pressure on with attacks on lap 3. Collin eventually worked up to the leaders from 10th and went clear with West only to finish in second place.

Notable Appearances:
Mara Abbot back from put'in it to the NCR women, Cobly Pearce podium for Mens A, Kevin and the Full Cycle crew, CU Cycling mtb'ers, the girls from New Zealand, Go Boulder Planner Marni

• Men A
• Men B
• Men C
• Women A
• Women B
• Junior Men