USGP

Erik Horn (Emule) represented Team Muleterro at the U.S Grand Prix cyclocross races in Portland. Coming from subzero temperatures we were hoping for some warmer weather. That didn’t exactly happen. Erik’s races started at 8:00am sharp. We were up before 6. Saturday morning was foggy and wet. The course was pretty frozen to start but quickly became a mud fest. Erik didn’t preregister so he was called up in the back of a pack of 72 people. The whistle was blown and Erik was off. He looked really good going over the barriers and slowly throughout the short three laps worked his way up to 9th place. Way to go Erik!!!

Sunday the weather was a bit different, biting cold and windy making the course hard and dry. The course had also been changed a little to include some more technical sections on the motocross track. Perfect for Mr. Horn!!! Again because of not pre-registering Erik started out in the back of the pack. They were off. Erik moved his way all the way up to 6th place (out of 72) in one lap!!! Erik’s amazing bike handling skills allowed him to pass almost everybody. He held on for the rest of the race in this position and finished day two in 6th. What a great race to finish the season.

The weekend was a blast. We were at the races all day long watching Bozeman people race. Bill Cochran, Brian and Amy Frykman, Lisa and John Curry, Patricia Dowd, Alan Adams, and Julie Zickovich all participated. They each have their own stories to tell so keep lookout for their blogs. Also, Nationals is this weekend with a huge Montana contingent. I can’t wait to see what happens!!!! O/O.

Pictures coming soon.