By EMILY BAYCI, THE GAZETTE
Amidst the high numbers, intense professional races, deer on the course and high winds, there were groups of families not watching the races, but competing in them. The families are a result of the 14-and-under boys’ and girls’ divisions, both new this year.
“We didn’t know how it would work, but it ended up going greatly,” race director Andy Bohlmann said.
He said the races are open to “anyone who will come” and encourages families to become involved.
One such family is the McCrary family from Colorado Springs.
Nathan McCrary, on team Aquaphor, has been around bikes his whole life, assisting and racing with Sand Creek Sports since its conception. He was second in the 30-39 division. McCrary encourages his whole family to become involved with racing — and several did.
“It makes me feel good seeing young people out there being active and competing,” McCrary said.
His daughter, 11-year-old Olivia McCrary, competed in her second straight race for the Front Range Cycling Club, taking third for 14-and-under girls.
His nephew, Spencer McCrary, raced for the first time Wednesday.
Wife Trinette McCrary hasn’t entered in any races yet, but that’s not saying it will never happen, she said.
And their youngest daughter hopes to begin racing next year.
“It’s a great feeling racing, especially when you’re done and you feel calm and at easy,” Nathan McCrary said. “I like being able to share that.”
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2 comments:
Wow! You're famous!
I'm assuming the reporter didn't know your 'youngest daughter' is only 4 and that the one planning to race next is Grace? :)
Olivia looks so official in her uniform. She's so hard-core!
Wow, Very cool. I love that your family has enjoyed these activies being active. We are starting to get out there a little bit more. It is a whole lifestyle change.
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