2008 Collegiate MTB Nationals, U of A Women Excel!
Chloe (l) and Erica (r) are all smiles after the short track cross country.
Chloe Forsman and Erica Zaveta represented The University of Arizona Cycling Team at the 2008 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, hosted by
Chloe focuses intently on the downhill.
Day two brought the Wildcat duo to the starting line of the short track cross country. Twenty minutes plus an additional two laps was the racing protocol on the technically challenging and muddy course. Forsman rode strong to finish sixth place while Zaveta also kept things consistent, scoring eleventh after working her way through the field. Swart went on to win her second championship title of the weekend, finishing with a comfortable margin over the rest of the Division I women’s field.
Erica charges hard from the start.
Not only were the racers tested by means of fitness, but also a great deal of skill was required to overcome the challenging course conditions. Both races were contested in cool, wet weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. The racing was a true test of the all-round mountain bike racer. Chloe and Erica each rode very well and put in solid performances.
For Chloe, the ’06 and ’07 Collegiate MTB Champion, this weekend marked a return to racing after injuring her knee in August. A month off the bike was required for proper healing and with just three weeks of training prior to the event she is well on her way back towards peak form. Erica confirmed that she has the skills set required to be successful in mountain bike competition. A multiple time top-five finisher at the US Junior Road Nationals, Erica gained valuable experience off-road with great results.
Full results can be found here on the USA Cycling website. Momentum Endurance congratulates these University of Arizona riders on an excellent Collegiate MTB Nationals. It was a privilege to be apart of the action and we look forward to more great racing in the future.
All the Best,
-TJ Woodruff