Andrew's First Mountain Bike Race

This morning Andrew, our eldest son, competed in his first mountain bike race. Fifty five miles, forty degree temperatures, and mud! He was numb to the core at the finish line, but finished in the top ten! So proud of him!! We are all thankful to the Lord for a safe race, home, heat, and hot chocolate!

(As always, click on images to enlarge them.)

His "pit stop" prior to his last leg!
"Last leg" being 14 miles,
thank you very much!
Glory!
On a mountain bike that is like LONG, LONG!

His sprint to the finish line!

Seconds after dismount!

Done!
He was having a little trouble with his legs
cramping, thus his slightly odd stance.

After race snack.

His back.....covered!

Heading home!
One of the top ten racers!
SO proud of him!
His mind is as strong as his body
.... and THAT is saying something!
Not too many ROAD race 55 miles...
much less mountain bike racing!

 Happy Saturday, all!