Saturday, June 15, 2002 - Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Grantsville, WV
Appalachian Classic - WVMBA Pts. #7 (iPO Event Id#: 4791)
Story and photos by Don Parks
[Details]
[Coverage]
Results:
[Overall]
[By Class]
[Kids Race]
[HS & Pond Jump Coverage]
Pictures:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
[Set 3]
[Set 4]
[Set 5]
[Set 6]
[Set 7]
[Set 8]
[Set 9]
[Set 10]
[Set 11]
[Set 12]
[Set 13]
[Set 14]
Past Classic Coverage:
[1998]
[1999]
[2000]
[2001]
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Dianne Clothier has provided us with some nice coverage of the Saturday events.
And once again we're hearing from Mike "The Diesel" Boyes with his latest installment of...
THE DIESEL REPORT
The Appalachian Classic (www.appalachianclassic.com) the seventh race in the
WVMBA Points
Series, truly lives up to its name. What makes the Classic,
classic? Use two definitions from Webster's Dictionary; 1.of
recognized value: serving as a standard of excellence 2. a work of
enduring excellence.
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The sixth running of the race was proudly dedicated to Sgt. Gene
Vance. Prior to the start, all the racers united to show their
respects to the West Virginia National Guardsman who died on active
duty in Afghanistan on May 19th. The Appalachian Classic was a timely
and appropriate venue for the tribute, for the race was the first date
for Gene and wife, Lisa. Sgt. Vance paid the ultimate price for all
of us, the freedom to participate in the things that we choose to do.
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The 7.2 mile lap course has a near even variety of challenges, from
tight single-track to some smooth flat track on the park's walking
trail. The ultra steep and treacherous descent of the aptly named
Power Slide was followed by a lengthy road climb. An early morning
rain was absorbed well by the track in some spots, though the effect
of the shower down in Wet and Wild was just wet and wild. Spectators
where kept informed of the racers progress and standings by the
proficient commentary of the truly classic, Jack Downs.
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Diane Clothier has set the bench mark for the most efficient registration process to date. Available pre-registration, and on-site registration with pre-printed entry forms for every WVMBA member, one can say that membership does have its privileges.
A race shirt and post race meal goes without saying, being included every year since the very first race. Hard work and a genuine interest from all that help is what makes the Appalachian Classic, a work of enduring excellence.