November 25, 2008 (Orangeville, ON) – Round one is in the history books and we’re still grinning from all the fun! Challenges with packing the new soil didn’t deter the riders from making the most of Ontario’s first indoor dirt series in over a decade. The incredible Orangeville Fairgrounds facility was greeted by riders from Kingston to London, with its large track area, heating, grandstands, clean washrooms and full concession it suits the riders and spectators ideally. With 71 racers and 23 motos of BMX and mountain bikes combined, the racing was as exciting as we’ve seen in awhile.

Highlights included 16-year-old Ameila Walsh signing in for the 16 over boys expert BMX class and proceeding to win, but not without getting bumped, cut, dirty and crashing! This chick rocks, and her fans were pumped. The young guns were also out in full force with some awesome battles and impressive jumping, the wood doubles worked out sweet where the little guys could get some fun air time. J.J. Kocsisan was impressive with a perfect three motos and has an early series lead on the 12 expert class. James Hedgecock was turning heads with jumpin’ the doubles and a win in 7 & Under.

Pro Mountain bikers had a stacked class, with 12 riders and 50% payback there were greenbacks on the line. Each of the three pro MTB gates was full of riders capable to make the main, no single rider dominated these motos, with finishes switching up each lap and transfers missed by single points, or ties with 3rd moto finishes to decide. In the end it was Milton’s Alex Brancier on top with Harold Woolnough in tight for second.

The pro BMX class saw eight riders and myself racing for the first time in over five years – 40-years-old and a perfect three wins in the motos! Bob Rowley did the same in the other moto, then smoked us all like an AA pro should in the main. The loose track had us all workin some skills to hold speed and lines, and made a lot of the races anyone’s to win, with many close to-the-line finishes.