Ashland, OR - Two mountain bikers and one "roadie" from the Collins team made the trip south to do the strenuous climbing race up to the ski area starting in Lithia Park. Andrew Bennett took the paved route, riding his road bike while Chris Brandt and Miriam Gillow-Wiles each chose their mountain bikes, and the off-road route.Traditionally, this event is a chance for the roadies and dirt folks to prove just who is the fastest, ascending up approximately 4,500' in perfect weather. This year, the dirt turned out to be where its at.
Results:
Andrew ended up winning the Junior race. Miriam won the Sport Women category, gaining the "Oregon Hill Climb State Champion" medal. Chris climbed better than he ever has, placing Third in the Pro category, finishing behind the winner Evan Plews and only 13 seconds behind second place Jon Meyers.
It was a fun event, great atmosphere, and a nice, casual ride back down to Ashland for a well deserved lunch.
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