Mountain Bike Resources Online - Mountain Biking News - March 25th

March 25th, 1996

Sea Otter Classic

Rune Hoydahl (Giant Europe) in just his second race of the season seems to be picking up where he left off last year. Hoydahl finished 3:31 in front of Lennie Kristensen (Giant Europe) to win Sunday's X-country event and the overall title.

The womens X-country was the most exciting race with four riders finishing in a sprint. Ruthie Matthes beat out Shari Kain, Susan DeMattei and Laurie Brandt to win the event. Susan DeMattei's (Diamondback) 3rd place finish, and her win in Friday's time trial, was enough to secure the overall title.

Sea Otter Classic Race Results

Overall Standings

Men
Rune Hoydahl - Giant (2:41:08)
Tinker Juarez - Volvo/Cannondale (2:43:15)
Lennie Kristensen - Giant (2:43:44)
Andreas Hestler - Rocky Mountain (2:44:45)
John Tomac - Giant (2:44:59)
Neil Grover - Rocky Mountain
Travis Brown - Trek/VW
Ned Overend - Specialized
Roger Persson - Swedish National Team
Mike Kloser - Schwinn

Women
Susan DeMattei - Diamondback (3:13:31)
Laurie Brandt - Ross/Jeep (3:14:09)
Ruthie Matthes - Volvic/Powerbar (3:14:41)
Sheri Kain - Ritchey (3:15:20)
Julia Fulwyler - Breezer (3:17:49)
Erica Green
Niki Pippin
Beth Coats
Carol Monti
Kerry Kelly

Cross Country

Men
Rune Hoydahl
Lennie Kristensen
Tinker Juarez
John Tomac
Neil Grover
Mike Kloser
Travis Brown
Ned Overend
Andreas Hestler
Dave Weins

Women
Ruthie Matthes
Sheri Kain
Susan DeMattei
Laurie Brandt
Julia Fulwyler
Beth Coats
Erica Green
Niki Pippin
Carol Monti
Kerry Kelly
Juilie Furtado

Olympic Race to Watch For

On may 19th, be sure to catch the US Olympic Selection Event #5: X-Country men & women @ Conyers, Georgia.