Short report - lots of pics!  If you're interested in all of the pictures take a look at the photo strip on the front page.  That will take you to the Flickr site where you can browse these and other race/bike pics to your hearts content.

As we had almost our full team (minus Angela) we got a quick team picture with almost everyone in it (finally!) in our awesome new kits. 

Well, the Budu Series is over and the longer races will be beginning soon.  The Budu Races are always great to get the season rolling and we had a great time on or Diamondback Sortie Blacks.  Over the course of the Series we had 22 entries and of those entries we had 13 podium (1st through 3rd) visits.  Within the Series, Marie took 4th in Sport in her age Group, Susan took 3rd in Sport in  her age group and Katie took 1st in Export in her age group.  Overall a great result for Sturdy Bitch Racings 2nd year as a team.  Great job ladies!!!

Race 6 was at Henry's Ridge in Black Diamond, WA.  I had never entered from that side so we rode some terrain we had never been on.  The course was a fun, rooty and in some case muddy experience but the day stayed nice and dry and warm (except for a weird hail storm for 5 minutes midway through the race).  There were some fun steep downhill switchbacks that gave some folks some trouble but the course was alot of fun with some great singletrack. The venue was great though with reasonable parking and an area to gather for awards.  Was good to see some family support out and overall it was a great day.

As far as race results for the 6th and final race in the series, Virginia took 2nd in Sport, Katie took 2nd in Expert, Susan 2nd in sport, and Kathy 2nd in Beginner.  Afterwards of course we headed over as a team to have a few Manny's at the Swinging Arm Pub in Black Diamond and to post-race refuel with some food. 

With our series winnings, $11 between Marie and I we were able to buy a couple of our favorite (Georgetown Beer)  Manny's and finish off the day on high. 

Looking forward to whatever is next - gotta check the calendar and see what's coming up. 

See ya on the trails soon Bitches!!