Nathan with one of mountain biking's all time greats, Tinker Juarez!
WHAT A RACE THIS WAS!!! 35-45mph winds, course markers flying everywhere, kids getting blown off their bikes! It was crazy.....but we had a great time and Nate had a great race!
The people at US Cup and Team Big Bear, that put these races on are wonderful, hard working volunteers and we are so thankful that they do this for our kids. It's a wonderful family sport and we are so happy to be part of it.
As they were getting ready for the race, I was getting nervous because of the conditions and it was going to be one of those races where I wouldn't really be able to see Nathan as he raced. I was thankful that "the powers that be" allowed some of the parents to follow at a good distance behind, just to make sure all went well for the littlest riders.
It looked like he had a rough start, with a little bit of hike a bike. But he got back in the saddle and that was all I saw of him until......
......he came around that corner in second place. Boy was I relieved! He was so determined.....
.....as he came upon and crossed the finish line. Thank you to Tammy Sanchez for letting Nathan borrow a pair of her boys' glasses. He really needed them.
Nathan on the podium in second place. What a great race!
Love, Lisa
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