Way to Go Matt!

[genusmtbkr5]

Just want to congratulate Matt aka "ocrider" on his finish at the 24 Hours of Adrenaline World Solo and Team Championship at Laguna Seca. He finished 2nd behind Joel Donney. way to go Matt! Here's his write up.

Here's the story of My Vision Quest,

"May the Great Spirit watch over you, for he knows the paths you walk and he will guide your footsteps gently"

This past weekend was the 24 Hours of Adrenaline World Championships- and a great weekend to count coup. I used the 24 Hours of OC as my qualifier and I've been stoked for months about it. I did not know what to expect and was starting to feel nervous in the weeks before the race. Saturday morning I took off in the Lemans start and I was thinking was in 1st or 2nd and I was feeling good and having fun I learned after lap 3 I was in last.

But it didn't take long for the heat and mistake of going out too hard began to take its toll on riders. It was a 14-mile course with 2,200 ft of climbing and no shade. With climbs more than a 30 percent grade. Nothing technical but it was a challenging course. I reeled in 3rd place and just before dark I stole 2nd place. The rider was walking.

When he saw me he started riding and I tried not to look back and did a 20 minute all out sprint. It definitely took its toll on my body but it was worth it. He was hammered after that and I didn't have to worry about him creeping up on me the rest of the race. The night riding was tough. I've only rode at night twice and the last time was over a year ago. So I wasn't very comfortable and I was using these really old dim halogen lights that kept burning out and made riding difficult.

My times were way slower and I lost a lot of time. I rode steady the rest of the race. I locked up 2nd and 1st had a 2 lap lead when the sun came up. I ended 2nd place in the 25 and under category and the youngest competitor ever. I was beat by a 23 year old Aussie. He's the 4th fastest guy in Australia.

He better watch out next year because I'll be more experienced, stronger, better prepared and I won't settle for 2nd again.

12 laps x13.74 miles = 164.88
12 laps x 2,500 ft of climbing = 30,000 ft

Ya Ta Hey Soaring Falcon

[guero]

hell yeah matt!!! you are the man, seriously!!! you are a very talented rider, keep it up!

[Schecky]

Very cool. Congrats!

[CPATCRASH]

Good job Matt!

[mtnbikerfred]

Nice!!!

[shudder]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

12 laps x13.74 miles = 164.88
12 laps x 2500 ft of climbing = 30,000 ft

What more need be said? That's an entire write up in a nutshell. Hell yeah! Way to go, Matt.

[dstepper]

Amazing Matt...most excellent!

Dean

[Pain Freak]

Damn dude, that is unbelieveable. You are SuperStud!!! A very high acheiveement to say the least. I knew you were fast, but never realized how fast. Cameron better watch out next year.

[OMR]

Congrats on a job well done!

OMR

[CalEpic]

Way to go Matt.

C

[mp3]

Awesome job Matt! That was one really tough course, way to hang in there. A lot of strong riders didn't finish that one...Pua, La Ruta Lou, Yuri, Brandon D (3rd last year)... Many more didn't fair too well -- I only lasted until 3am, 10 laps. =)

Anyway, I'm sure that when you're 23 you'll be alot stronger than the guy you raced this weekend. Probably be battling for the podium in the elite class.

[Wrecker]

Something tells me that he'll be battling for it next year. Congrats Matt!!!

[ocrider]

thanks guys
I'd like to thank my mom, cousin Jenna and Sam from X-Fusion fir amazeing support. Stuart and all the folks and volunteers at Adrenalin for an awsome event. Mario(mp3) for his guidance. All my sponsors:
Sambazon-your protein warrior drinks worked great!
Ergon- THeir awsome grips kept me comfurtable and my fingers from going numb.
Rock N Road Cyclery- for getting my bike running smooth and for the ez up.
Sho-Air cya on the dirt,
Matt

[Von-Diggity]

Impressive, you may now use the name Matt™ with no licensing fee required.

[xhuskr]

Great job.........just in time to impress all the ladies when you get back to school

[BrewMaster]

Very impressive. Good job mang.

[ocrider]

Here some pix
cya on the dirt

[Keith B]

I posted some pix somewhere Matt - you were on one of them making a blazing start :-)

[sauce]

Matt you're my hero! You were such a trooper all day - made it look easy. And that course was pure HELL.