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Fifth round of popular enduro series takes riders just over the California border into Ashland, Oregon
Words and photos by Called To Creation
A sell-out event, the Ashland Mountain Challenge boasted an amazing vibe with hundreds of enthusiastic riders ready to shred.
Beautiful temps and perfect trail conditions greeted racers at the fifth round of the California Enduro Series – the Hope Technology Ltd Ashland Mountain Challenge put on by the dedicated crew with Ashland Mountain Adventures. Just over the California border in Oregon, Ashland provided pine trails for miles and solid elevation gain/descend for four stages of amazing enduro action.
The Rabobank KOM / QOM was on the longest stage of the day – stage 3 – and paid both the fastest man and fastest woman in each category $100 for their quickest efforts.
Pro Women’s podium. It was a long hard fought day in Ashland but local shredder Adele Mery took the overall win and the Rabobank QOM win. 1st – Adele Mery 2nd – Kathy Pruitt 3rd – Amy Morrison 4th – Essence Florie Barton 5th – Janea Perry
Pro Men’s podium. Nathan Riddle made it two years in a row by taking the win. The guys swapped stage wins all day long, but Nathan cemented his win by dominating the final stage of the day.
1st – Nathan Riddle
2nd – Ryan Gardner
3rd – Cory Sullivan
4th – Scott Chapin
5th – Dillon Santos
Stay tuned for race results and a full recap. Join us August 27-28 for round six – and Golden Tour round 2 – the Northstar Enduro at Northstar California Resort in Truckee!
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