The 2012 WORS Mountain Biking season kicks off each year with the Iola Bump and Jump. This year however, it was welcomed with a little Cyclocross fashion. Heavy rains soaked the course in Iola, WI Ieading up to the race on Sunday, May 6. While the course is very sandy, the unexpected mud-fest to ensue was a shock to everyone.
Jason Kayzar and Mikey Verhagen battled 3 treacherous laps of the 5-mile course in the Comp (CAT2) category. Kayzar toughing it out on a single speed. Joe Maloney, Tim Racette, and Matt Gehling pressed hard in a stacked Elite (Pro/CAT 1) field.
Results:
PRO/CAT 1
1. Brian Matter
2. Matt Shriver
3. Mark Lalonde
13. Joe Maloney
23. Tim Racette
32. Matt Gehling
Jason Kayzar 9th (CAT 2 Single Speed)
Mikey Verhagen 38th ( CAT 2)