Athletes enjoy full day of racing and camaraderie in the high desert

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Despite recent rain, Peavine trails were back to their usual dry, loose conditions on race day. (Battle Born Enduro)

The California Enduro Series kicked off its 2015 season Saturdayย May 9, 2015 with the Battle Born Enduroย on Peavine Mountain in Reno.

Significantly cooler temps made for an entirely different race than 2014’s inaugural event which took place on a brutally hot day. This year’sย race in the high desert ran on the same twisty and pedally course, but instead pushing their limitsย on the verge of heatstroke, competitors this seasonย tackled the loose, dry terrain in much moreย favorable weather.

Giant / Bike-n-Bean Elite Cycling Team’s Ryan Gibsonย says, “Weather conditions made all the difference this year. It felt like aย huge group ride, with everyone in high spirits and having fun, without the threat of heatstroke.” Gibson, recoveringย from injuries sustainedย at the Boggs Funduro, raced conservatively yet stillย made podium in 4th place (Expert Men 30-39) at the end of a rewarding and funย day.

Congrats to CES Round #1’s winners and high fives to everyone who raced. Stay tuned for a full recap and photos from Called to Creation to be published mid-week.

Download preliminary race results here.

BattleBornProMen

Pro Men Podium: 1st Doug Thayer, 2nd Kyle Warner, 3rd Dillon Santos, 4th Cory Sullivan, 5th Tom Doran. (CES)

BattleBornProWomen

Pro Women Podium: 1st Katrina Nash, 2nd Brianne Spiersch, 3rd Monika Renk, 4th Amy Morrison, 5th Lauren Gregg. (CES)

BattleBornOrganizers

Race organizers Kevin Joell and Gary Nagle. The Battle Born Enduro benefited the Poedunks, a local trail stewardship organization. (Battle Born Enduro)


Adventure Sports Journal is a proud sponsor of the California Enduro Series (CES). For more information about the series, visit californiaenduroseries.com.