2016 brought about many new races. Some we will definitely return to; 18 Hours of Scouts Honor is one of them. Some we will probably not return to; like Summer Solstice. And then then good old favorites we will always be at; Rothrock Trail Mix, French Creek on the Rocks, the Michaux races. Trans-Sylvania Epic is always a highlight of the year, as is Hardcore 24.
But all in all it was a season filled with lots of riding. Three 24 hour races, a five-day stage race, and numerous marathon events. We raced in two countries and six states and providences. Many nights were spent sleeping in the van and many meals were made on the camp stove.
There were good races and there were bad races. There were smiles and tears. But each race brought about it's own challenges; we learned from these challenges and came away with knowledge as to how to help us ride stronger and faster in the future. We can't say enough about our Liv and Giant bikes; the carried us through an entire season with minimal mechanicals.
And what do we have to say now that it is all over? It's time to relax! Time to ride with friends. Time to sleep in a bit.
But not for long!!!! 2017 race season is right around the corner. And stay tuned, there are some major changes happening in 2017.
Michaux Maximus Endurance, May 1, Gettysburg, PA- 1st overall female
6 Hours of Power, Ellicotvile, NY- 2nd overall female, 1st age group
Michaux Terror of Teaberry marathon, Michaux, PA- 2nd overall female
Rothrock Trail Mix, Boalsburg, PA- 6th men
Dirty Dirty weekend marathon, Marysville, PA- 3rd overallmale
2016 Race Results
Jess
IIGO Team Relay, April 2, Marysville, PA- not really a race, just a fun day
Rattling Marathon, April 17, Halifax, PA- 2nd overall female
Michaux Maximus Endurance, May 1, Gettysburg, PA- 1st overall female
6 hrs of Brady's Run, May 7, Pittsburgh, PA- 2nd overall female
Long Sock Classic Marathon, Ganaraska Forest Center, ON, Canada- 2nd overall female
Trans-sylvania Mountain Bike Epic stage race, State College, PA- 2nd co-ed duo, 4th overall duo (racing with husband Joël)
Rothrock Trail Mix, Boalsburg, PA- 1st female
Cranky Monkey 6hr, Rosaryville, MD- 1st female
Summer Solstice 24hr race, Bolton, ON, Canada- 2nd female
6 Hours of Power, Ellicotvile, NY- 2nd overall female, 1st age group
Michaux Curse of Dark Hollow marathon, Shippensbug, PA- 1st overall female
Hardcore 24, Naples, NY- 1st overall solo female
On the Rocks at French Creek marathon, Elverson, PA- 1st overall female
Dirty Dirty Weekend marathon, Marysville, PA- 1st overall female
MASS (Mid Atlantic Super Series) Overall Enduance Championships- 1st overall female
Kingston XC Marathon championships, Kingston, ON- 1st overall female
Michaux Terror of Teaberry marathon, Michaux, PA- 2nd overall female
Michaux Endurance Series championships- overall female winner
18 Hours of Scouts Honor, Maidens, VA- 1st overall female 18 hour solo
Erie 80, Port Jervis, NY- 2nd overall female
Joël
IIGO Team Relay, April 2, Marysville, PA- solo rider- rode with wife Jess as duo team practice for upcoming TSE, unknown placing
Rattling Marathon, April 17, Halifax, PA- 8th overall male
Michaux Maximus Endurance, May 1, Gettysburg, PA- 3rd overall male
6 hrs of Brady's Run, May 7, Pittsburgh, PA- 4th overall male
Long Sock Classic Marathon, Ganaraska Forest Center, ON, Canada- 5th open men
Trans-sylvania Mountain Bike Epic stage race, State College, PA- 2nd co-ed duo, 4th overall duo (racing with wife Jess)
Rothrock Trail Mix, Boalsburg, PA- 6th men
Cranky Monkey, Rosaryville, MD- 2nd open men
Summer Solstice 24hr race, Bolton, ON, Canada- 6th open men
6 Hours of Power, Ellicotville, NY- 2nd age group, 4th overall male
Michaux Curse of Dark Hollow marathon, Shippensburg, PA- 6th open men
Hardcore 24, Naples, NY- 1st overall solo men
On the Rocks at French Creek marathon, Elverson, PA- 2nd overall male
Dirty Dirty weekend marathon, Marysville, PA- 3rd overallmale
MASS (Mid Atlantic Super Series) Overall Enduance Championships- 2nd overall male
Kingston XC Marathon Championships, Kingston, ON- 1st (tied) overall male, 1st division
Michaux Terror of Teaberry marathon, Michaux, PA- crashed hard and needed medical; still finished but easy pedaled most of race
18 Hours of Scouts Honor, Maidens, VA- 2nd overall male 18 hour solo
Rodale Thursday night crits, Trexlertown, PA
Erie 80 marathon, Port Jervis, NY- 14th open men (multiple flats)