Georgia State Championship series #5 – Dauset Trails – Jackson, Ga
Awesome finish to a another great season, the final this year was back at Dauset trails after a year of recovery from the terrible storm that hit the park last year. A hugh financial investment was committed to not just rebuilding the trails but also adding on new trails along with an integrated hub system that makes future race layouts much more flexible and safer. Many thanks to all those who made this possible as the park can now boast just shy of 50 miles of rock-em-sock-em mtb trails!
There were threats of rain all weekend but except for a small shower Saturday night nothing came and the course was in great shape on both days. Race action began on Saturday with the second series individual time trial with each rider clocked vs one lap of the 7.5 mile course. Dustin White emerged the men’s overall winner with a 16.5 mph average and Ryann Slechta logging an impressive 33:48:75 time.
Sunday the kids hit the trail first at 8:30am followed by the yellow wave advanced classes at 9:30am and then of course the final white wave at 11:30am, the day would also be the final of the series and that meant the overall series awards ceremony at this very picturesque site. The days top rider this time would be Tanner Dorshimer with a time of 1:57:21 covering 30 miles and Ryann Slechta would repeat her strong riding weekend by claiming the top female overall spot.
As mentioned the series awards ceremony was held following the regular race schedule and ton’s of prizes and plaques were handed out to the eligible top three in each class, many thanks to all of the riders, support folks, sponsors, volunteers and trail management teams that made the series a success in it’s 20th anniversary edition!