The 2020 Bent Wheel Bash in Abilene, Texas on February 29-March 1 for the 2nd race in the TMBRA spring championship series exceeded expectations. The weather in Abiline this year was great for the entire event and temperatures reached into the high 70s during the later races. The course conditions were loose the first 4 miles and particularly the start and finish areas. Although fast and flowy the course claimed lots of victims this year. Just an inch off the singletrack could leave racers, tires and spectators full of cactus spines. Flat tires and crashes were plentiful causing several DNFs across the teams. Dumping loose gravel and lava rock in the finish straight could be improved upon in the future. Fortunately the Dripping Springs Tigers Mountain Bike Team managed several podium spot and top 10 finishes which included students, alumni, parents and coaches.
Bent Wheel Bash is a benefit race, so not only do you get to ride a fun course and experience a bit of West Texas, you also help support the Abilene Police Department. Their training academy is adjacent to Buck Creek Trails, and they open up their training grounds for us to use as the start, finish, and expo area for our race. The police also serve as many of our volunteer staff during race weekend.
Thanks to the Toasted Traveler food truck for serving up yummy food for the racers, spectators and volunteers.
Results
Cat 1 15-18 (multi-lap)
Kyle Brunken DNF (Crash)
Alec Estrada DNF (Flat)
C1 W 19-39
Isabel Estrada 2nd (Alumni Representing!!!)
C1 M 19-39
Ben Marsan 2nd (Alumni Representing!!!)
C2 M 15-18
Luke Duvall 3rd
Addy Hall 10th
Andrew Wilson 11th
C2 M 35-39
Peter Koretekaas 4th
C3 M 15-18
Brody Lane 2nd
Dominic Garofolo 5th
C3 W 40-49
Marieke Dejongh 4th
C3 M 40-49
Coach Jason Duvall 3rd
Junior Boys 10U
Grant Duvall 2nd
Junior Boys 11-12
Thijs Kortekaas 5th
Junior Girls 13-14
Lisa Kortekaas 2nd
Junior Boys 13-14
Owen Russey 8th
Thijs Kortekaas 12th
