Back on the Podium

We spent last weekend at Ferdinand State Forest. It was our first visit there, the trails were hilly and challenging, and the forest was quiet and peaceful.

We were the only campers in this section of the park. It was beautiful.

Riding over the dam.

Ryan entering his second lap.

Coming in for his 2nd place finish!

Hudson in the lead at the start of the race, with Brooks close behind.

Brooks looks determined to take over the lead!

Ryan is back on the podium for the first time this year. 

Hudson finishes first, with Brooks in second. It was a sprint finish, only a seconds difference!

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

State Champ!

Yesterday was the last race of the season. It was a fun course, and everyone had a great time. Fortunately there was a lack of mud!

Brooks hammering out up the sled hill. 

Getting tired

Ryan had a fantastic race. He took the lead halfway through the first lap, and held it for the rest of the race. By time he crossed the finish line he had a 52 second gap! I am so proud of him. He has worked extremely hard this season, and the results have proven that.

Taking the lead

Not an exciting finish, he was so far ahead of everyone!

1st place and Indiana State Champion!

Another Podium

Ryan is up to 9 podium finishes for the year, with 2 races left. He placed 3rd on Saturday, beaten out by 2 Marian University riders.  The boys are still having fun racing, and are the youngest ones out there.  The cold weather has scared the others away.  I'm very proud of all of them!

BloomingCross

It was a beautiful fall day for our annual trek to Bloomington.  Brooks finished 10th and Hudson 11th out of a field of 23 Juniors.  Brooks was happy to have finished ahead of Hudson, the past two races Hudson has finished ahead.  Ryan continued his successful year and took 2nd place.  I didn't race (of course), but I hit a PR on my deadlift the other day at 180 lbs.

Hanging with their buddy, Miles

Planning their attack

A lot of people to pass!

Spills aplenty in cross

Showing off those new wheels

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Hudson camped out in the Spiral of Pain or Death Spiral