2009 CHUMBA Race Season Recap

2009 was one of CHUMBA's most successful race seasons in the company's 16 year history.  We launched one of the nation's largest grassroots racing program.  Using a dedicated 50 feet RV to transport our race bikes and provide race support nationwide.  It was a large investment for the company, but we had an unprecedented number of CHUMBA riders at all racing levels representing on the bikes, putting up impressive results, but more importantly, having great camaraderie and moving the sport forward.

Up and coming Junior Expert rider Jake Payne had many top 3 finishes including the Fontana National, the Santa Ynez National, and Brianhead NMBS #6.

                                      

At the UCI World Cup, CHUMBA was represented by 2x National Champion Duncan Riffle and Pro Rider Brad Benedict.  Duncan had one of his most successful years, coming in early in the season with impressive finishes, and ending up as one of the top 20 fastest racers in the world. Duncan made a big statement for his sponsors through his efforts and top-notch representation. Duncan came in first at the IXS Downhill Cup among over 300 participants from 19 nations.  You can find more information here: http://www.sicklines.com/2009/06/02/ixs-european-downhill-cup-race-1-in-verbier-31st-may-2009/

 We hope 2010 will be equally as successful for all of the riders and the rest of the industry.  Everyone putting their time, effort, and heart into the sport through racing deserves mention and we thank the entire industry for all of the contributions.