Pro XCT #4, Colorado Springs

Cheyene Mountain was built in the early 1960’s at the height of cold war as the central command center for our nations nuclear defense. It was designed to withstand a 30 megaton blast within 1 mile with such features as 25 ton steel blast doors and walls made of 2000 feet of solid granite.  Today the mountain continues to be a central component of out national defense but also is laced with numerous technical mountain bike trails. The real question is whether this mountain can withstand the detonation of the countries best mountain bike racers?

When you have a few great weekends you start to expect them all to go that way. We all know success breeds success!  But we also know that bike racing is a tough sport and some days you just have to struggle through to the finish. I guess that’s what makes the good days so good!

This weekend got off to a rough start when Ben had a crash in practice and needed a few stitches to the chin. Of course he’s still smiling!

On a more positive note, Bryan Alders had a career best 9th place in the Short Track Cross Country.

Saturday’s Cross Country exploded a few riders but Team Monavie-Cannondale survived with 4 men in the top 30 and Sue in the top 15.

Check cyclingdirt.com for actual race footage!