In only its first year and already touted as "America's richest mountain bike stage race," the American Mountain Classic is drawing some of the sport's top cross-country talent, including 2008 U.S. Marathon Mountain Bike and Short Track Cross Country National Champion Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/Volkswagen), along with his teammates Lea Davison, Jenny Smith and Brian Smith. Also slated to compete is duo of Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and Heather Irmiger (both of Subaru/Gary Fisher), and Ryan Trebon (Kona), who won the Deer Valley National XC in June. Additionally, Tim Allen, America's top U23 racer at the 2008 World Championship, along with Sue Butler (Monavie/Cannondale) throw their names into the hat as some of top talent set to compete in this years event.
Adding to the events international flavor is five time Australian National Champion and Santa Ynez National XC winner Sid Taberlay, along with his Sho-Air/Specialized teammate Costa Rican Manuel Prado, who is fresh off a third place at the 2008 Leadville Classic.
Joining the cross-country stars are endurance queen and 24 Hours of Adrenaline Solo World Champion Rebecca Rusch (Specialized) and three-time La Ruta de los Conquistadores winner Louise Kobin (Sho-Air/Specialized).
The American Mountain Classic offers amateur competitors a chance to ride some of America's most pristine trails and a shot at winning fantastic prizes, including custom champion and race finisher jerseys.
For more information about the American Mountain Classic, visit the event's site by clicking here.
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