Round 2 of GNCC took place this past weekend! Wild Boar usually separates the men from boys or the girls from women. It’s a tough one. If you’re from the north, the warmer temps can get to you quick. Florida also means sand and lots of sand whoop sandwiches.
Coming from Missouri, this drive is a haul. It is 15 hours but it took me 19 hours of drive time. I was exhausted by the time I arrived Friday night. I decided to relax and catch up with some friends. Saturday morning, I attended the Micro race to help make sure Kash French got through it all good. I had my fair share of picking up bikes and and starting them. My Brunt workwear boots sure came in handy! After that race was over, I went and started visiting with vendors and some of my customers. I enjoyed catching up with everyone.
Later in the afternoon, I biked most of the track and it was clear, the whoops are going to be big! I went to bed pretty early and got up really early Sunday morning. I decided it’d be a grand idea to bike the first few miles and make sure I had my lines picked for the mud / water holes.
I got off to a top 4 start. A couple girls crashed and I got around them and I got passed by a few. We seemed to get through traffic fairly decent on the first lap. On lap 2, I passed for 4th place. I struggled to navigate the traffic and have a sense of urgency. On the last lap, I crashed and 5th got around me. We had 5ish miles left and I pushed to not let her drop me and tried to make a pass but ultimately ran out of time. It’s pretty odd, I was not tired or wore out. Usually Florida kicks my butt.
The first part of the track was super fast and a lot of fun. The last 5ish miles were sand whoops… lots of them. I got through them fairly decent. I loved my set up and would have not wanted to be on a different bike. The Beta 200 with JDP suspension worked flawlessly. My Moose vented gear kept me cool and looking good. Scott goggles kept my vision clear. My pit crew (Prestin) was spot on and crushed it!
I would like to congratulate some of the other Bonecutter Racer’s:
- Broc French – Warrior 1st
- Kash French – 4th
- Lucas Rubinstein – 150 A 2nd
- Hunter Siegel – 7th
- Hayden Siegel – 1st
