Mike Ripley

Hey,

Thanks to all that made the 1st Test of Endurance the Best Event that

I have ever put on. From the insane stories to the heard of elk that

knocked russ born off course, and the crazy weather, the event was a

huge success. To sum up the competition, Team Bike N Hike/ Giant with

Rich Cramer 45-49 category in 4:31 sets the now course record to beat

and with Bike N hike taking the top 4 of 5 spots and winning all of the

age categories from age 25-49 they are one tough team. Speaking of

winners, Chad Cherefko will be representing Bike N Hike in the Cascade

Cream Puff for Bike N Hike. I raffled off my entry to a much more

deserving person. The riders who were within 45 minutes of Rich Cramers

time were in a raffle, and Chad won or I don't quite know if next

Sunday after 9-14 hrs of riding he will feel like he won something but

he will be a changed man.

Special thanks to Pat Kudsuz for sweeping the course on his SS, and

good job hiding in a ditch from the downpour and Hail that was pelting

you.

For those of you who would like to thank the land owners please contact

Starker Forests, at PO box 809, 7240 Sw Philomath Blvd, Corvallis Or

97339 and TTT timber company for the top land TTT Timber Company, 6860

Sw winding way, Corvallis Or 97333.

Thnaks to the emt, the blodgettt School, my family and friends, my

Teammates on Collins specialized and most of all Cyclotopia of

Corvallis for there title sponsor support.

Jared Hanley won the Mountain cycles frame and tow very lucky people

won complete rack systems from Thule ( Thanks Darren, your racing next

year)

Take care and I will see you soon. e-mail me if you personally want a

copy of the results file, my website will be updated early in the week.

Thanks

Mike and Andi

Mudslinger Events