Southridge Winter Series #2
On January 23, 2016 Bear Valley Bikes raced in the Southridge Winter Series #2 at Fontana and saw many podiums and PR's! Here are a few highlights:
-Jules Bourdevaire won the Pro Men's class in a thrilling race against former Bear Valley Bikes rider Nic Beechan. Jules raced a strategic race that helped him cross the line in first. Bear Valley Bikes rider Alfred Pacheco crossed the line less than a minute and a half later in 3rd place while their teammate Jean-Louis Bourdevaire, Jules' brother, was fighting in the lead pack before dealing with two flat tires that made him unable to finish the race.
-In the Vet Pro class, Bear Valley Bikes once again saw the 1st and 3rd steps on the podium as Stuart Gonzalez and team owner Derek Hermon both had solid performances and season PR's.
-Nikki Peterson finished in 2nd place in the Pro Women's class. She crashed on the final lap and was still able to PR by a minute and a half!
-Ken Ridley also had a solid race finishing in 3rd in the Expert Men 60+. Ken hasn't raced at Fontana for several years so we are especially proud of his performance!
-Kadi Niinberg finished 4th in a stacked Women's Sport 34 & Under. Kadi is just beginning to clip in and has been killing it at Fontana so far!
A big thank you to Phillip Beckman for capturing moments that are so special to the racers and their families and for getting them up so quickly!
Next up, 6 & 12 Hours of Temecula! If you would like to join, email us at bearvalleybikes.com
-Jules Bourdevaire won the Pro Men's class in a thrilling race against former Bear Valley Bikes rider Nic Beechan. Jules raced a strategic race that helped him cross the line in first. Bear Valley Bikes rider Alfred Pacheco crossed the line less than a minute and a half later in 3rd place while their teammate Jean-Louis Bourdevaire, Jules' brother, was fighting in the lead pack before dealing with two flat tires that made him unable to finish the race.
-In the Vet Pro class, Bear Valley Bikes once again saw the 1st and 3rd steps on the podium as Stuart Gonzalez and team owner Derek Hermon both had solid performances and season PR's.
-Nikki Peterson finished in 2nd place in the Pro Women's class. She crashed on the final lap and was still able to PR by a minute and a half!
-Ken Ridley also had a solid race finishing in 3rd in the Expert Men 60+. Ken hasn't raced at Fontana for several years so we are especially proud of his performance!
-Kadi Niinberg finished 4th in a stacked Women's Sport 34 & Under. Kadi is just beginning to clip in and has been killing it at Fontana so far!
A big thank you to Phillip Beckman for capturing moments that are so special to the racers and their families and for getting them up so quickly!
Next up, 6 & 12 Hours of Temecula! If you would like to join, email us at bearvalleybikes.com