By Ron Sawicki
Monique Pua Swicki, the current Marathon and 24-Hour National Champion, entered this race thinking that it would be a great training day. Not even close! Louise Kobin won the race. Pua was challenged by the third fastest Worlds Solo rider, who came from Northern California. It is difficult to find 12 hours daylight at this time of year.
Desert Cain, top male, is an outstanding nightime rider and was able maintain daylight pace on the technical course. Pua was beaten by Dan as they entered the final lap. They completed 11 laps in under 11 hours. They did not attempt a 12th lap. Kobin finished 2nd just over half an hour later. The top three swept all solo competitors.
BACK ON THE ROAD
Everything is being finalized for Team Sho-Air/MATA 2006’s race/road trip. We are ready to start this weekend with the new 12.2 m 5th Wheel and truck. Two clinics/ride-alongs have been scheduled at major retailers next month. These will be held at the respective store locations. You can have a 12.2m billboard with your logo that travels across the country. It will be visible everywhere (races and clinics, training, etc.). Give us a call. Begin your journey to victory with us!
12HR ENDURANCE MTB SSERIES
Part 1 of the 12hr Endurance Mountain Bike Race Series, Vail Lake, Temecual, CA’s first endurance race in 2006 is part 1. Race 2 will take place on June 10, while race 3 will be held November 2006. You can find more information on
12 HOURS OF TEMECULA RACE 1 RESULTS
TOP 10 SOLO RIDERS
1. Dan Cain11 laps1 2 Monique Sawicki111 3. Dylan Eddie111 Louise Kobin111 5. Jason First101 6. Karl Etzel101 7. Eric Hagerty91 Phil Kramer91 Pete Masiel91 Robert Herber8
TOP 10 TEAMS
1. Sho-Air2 Open14 laps1 2. Coates Warriors2 Open131 Myocardial Infarction2 Open131 Spinergy2 Coed121 5. Cycopath4 Open121 6. Roll On 55 Open121 7. Carlsbats4 Open121 8. Dudes on Lactic Acid3 Open111 9. The Sloths3 Open111 Faster than My Brother2 Open111 Top Spd Team: Single but Married8 laps
