With the team members being well spread thoughout the classes, that would mean many opportunities for MOB Racing wins.
The race pace started off fast for the leaders. After a while that started to take a toll on some, with several dropping out from heat related ailments.
Rob Versteeg was one of those that was taken out by the heat. After three laps Rob had to stop with heat related issues. He later went out and did a few more laps, but the heat had done its damage.
The Pauls went out with the intention of having fun. Paul Varnum was a little too busy having fun, so Paul Jacobson had to carry the team to a third place finish, completing 4 of the 6 laps for the team.
Stephen Carney won the 12 hour solo race with 11 laps, beating Trevor Rockwell and John Wright by a full lap! All with the previously mentioned broken hand.
Jubil Young and Matt Piepel won the 2 person 24 hour class by at least two laps. They had such a wide lead going into the night that were able to get some sleep and finshed off the race in the morning with plenty left in the tank.
Finally, Andrew Carney won the big prize, the 24 hour solo! Andrew won the race by following his own pace, and letting the race come to him. He resisted the urge to chase the early leaders, and instead rode at a pace that he could sustain for the whole race. He was in 5th place through 5 laps, moved to 3rd after 6 laps, was second after 8 laps, and took the lead on the ninth lap at 8 o'clock at night, and stayed in the lead for the rest of the race. He won the race with 18 total laps, besting Jesse Bergman by two laps, and Matt Gersib by three laps.
Congratulations to all on a great race!
Here are a few pictures from the race:
The MOB mobs ColorBiotics' Brent Hauser at the starting line.
Rob Versteegh putting in another lap.
It didn't matter whether it was the first lap or the 15th, Andrew Carney looked strong.
Paul Jacobson carried "Team Paul".
Stephen Carney on his way to winning the 12 hour race.
Matt Piepel looking strong
Jubil came down from the mountains for the race.
The top three chat about the race afterwards. From left Jesse Bergman, Andrew Carney, and Matt Gersib.
5 comments:
Great job, Mobsters! You guys are all studs out in that heat. I was busting at the seams to be there, but it wasn't meant to be this year.
Great job on the wins, the bunny hops, the consumption of beer and handling the tough Boone course.
What a great time! I am so glad I didn't miss it! And Paul.... we hit our of having fun!
Great riding with you guys!
Thanks for the great wrap-up of the race, Paul, and congratulations to everyone who participated this year. Andrew and Jesse were certainly more than worthy competitors this year, and I am in awe of Andrew's patience and steady, fast riding. When he went around me sometime around lap 7 to 9 or so, he was going quite a bit faster than I was already, and we were only a quarter into the race. There was still a lot of ground to cover. He played his cards just right, I'd say.
The bunny hops at the MOB camp were the best. Sorry I couldn't always make it over all the challenges though. Chalk it up to fatigue!!
I had one heck of a good time though. I'm spent -- my back and my hands are just trashed, but it's all good pain -- no 'bad' pain.
Thanks to everyone involved. I really appreciate fun, grassroots races like the 24 Hours of Seven Oaks.
Cheers,
MG
Bruce,
You were missed. Start thinking about next year.
Paul,
Yup!
MG,
Thanks Matt. We do what we can to make it fun for everyone. From the perspective of the MOB camp, we also had a boatload of fun!
Great work everyone!
Thanks for keeping me smiling each time I came through the pits!!
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