Epic Racing Cycling Team: BuDu XC Race #6 360 Park

Kudos to BuDu Racing and the trail builders at 360 Park for one of the best race courses this season! I for one loved the trails this time -- lots of fun jumpy sections and switchbacks made for laps that provided downhill payoff for the short uphill sections. More like this please!

Jason Konieczka (photo by Full Suspension Studios)

Lots of smiles too for the gorgeous weather! Epic Racing was the last team left at the race as we stayed a while longer to hang out and enjoy the sun. Although some PNW natives thought it was a bit warm, I thought the temps were ideal. Should have carried a bit more water though!

Josh Viborel-Baker (photo by Full Suspension Studios)

Also, first timer Alex Weinert brought a bunch of Crush Kids Cancer Swag and his two sons and competed after doing a 5,000ft hill workout the day before on his road bike.

Dave Pringle's wife Monica Carrillo jumped right into her 1st mountain bike race and put in a solid 4th place finish. Our ladies team is growing and having a lot of fun this year!

Team Results:

Cat 1

Thomas Farmer 1st 34 & Under
Jason Konieczka 6th 35-49

Cat 2

Amy Josefczyk 2nd 40-49
Dave Pringle 7th 40-49
Anthony Barlow 9th 40-49
Matt Levin 8th 50+
Matt Houchens 3rd Clydesdale
Mark Thomas 4th Clydesdale
Josh Viborel-Baker 8th Singlespeed
Marc Garoutte 9th Singlespeed

Cat 3

Megan Koziolek 3rd 13-18
Janna Houchens 2nd 19-34
Sandra Barlow 5th 35-49
Monica Carrillo 4th 50+
Shannon Sutherland 5th 50+
Haden Mills 2nd 13-18
Alex Weinert 11th 35-49
Jon Nelson 5th 50+

Congrats to our podium finishers!

Thanks also to Sandra Barlow and the Barlow family for providing lunch and thanks to our great sponsors! Our team has been getting prepared for Enduro and downhill season with some goodies from Schwalbe Tires and Wolf Tooth Components!