The Kenda Cup West Series opener at Sage Brush, brought to you by Team Duke.Org is drawing top pro and amatuer athlete’s for 2010.

 

Last years Sage Brush men’s pro winner; Sho-Air/Specialized rider Sid Taberlay, brings with him a 2010 Austrailian National Short Track title to this year’s event, as the Aussie looks to make it two for two.

 

Taberlay will be hard pressed in 2010 however, as newly signed Cannondale Factory riders Jeremiah Bishop and Tinker Juarez are set to race this weekend. Add in 2009 La Ruta and Costa Rican XC Champion Manny Prado of the Sho-Air/Specialized team, and the 2010 Kenda Cup West Series opener is shaping up to be a slug fest.

 

2009 women’s race winner, Pua Sawiki, of Team Mata/Okle Stuff.com looks to repeat as a two time race winner. Sawiki will have a solid line up of women racer’s with Rock N Road’s Allison Mann and others trying to knock off the six time National Endurance Champion.

 

About Sage Brush: Located east of San Diego off Interstate 8, the Sage Brush course is a throw back to a more tradional mountain bike loop, with multiple distances ranging from 26.8 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing for the Pro and CAT 1 loop, to a shorter 18 mile loop for the CAT 2 and 3 riders. 

 

The course uses exsisting jeep and motorcycle trails of the Lake Morena OHV park and offers racers a wide variety of terrain, with rolling Whoop De Doo’s, banked berm corners and a fun flowy style of riding.  For the mountain bike purist, Sage Brush is a must attend event! Sage Brush course map click here  

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NAME: Dana Weber  
 

D.O.B.: April 18, 1981

HEIGHT: 5’10”

WEIGHT: 150

HOMETOWN: Laguna Beach, CA

TEAM: Trek Racing

BIKE: Trek Top Fuel 9.9

SPONSORS: Trek - http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/ Cytosport - http://www.cytosport.com/

PERSONAL WEBSITE OR BLOG: http://danaweber.blogspot.com

PERSONAL MOTTO: I have many mottos – Mark 12:30 is one I try to live by

WHAT'S ON YOUR IPOD: Ben Harper, Tenth Avenue North

FAVORITE MOVIES: I rarely watch movies, but Joe Dirt, and In Pursuit of Happiness are my current favorites

OFF THE BIKE HOBBIES:  Working!  Hanging out at the beach

BIO: I grew up in Southern California and moved to Texas during High School and it was actually there that I discovered mountain bike racing.  My family supported me all along and after slowly going through the ranks I was contending for the state championship and racing collegiate nationals for Texas A&M.  I made amazing friends there and life was good.  My only problem was allergies that were slowly but surely bringing my health down and after graduating I made the move to California with my future wife Beth.

I was off the bike for a year, started a good job, but then felt the urge to jump right back into racing in 2005.  From then on I’ve been working full time and chasing the US National Series in the pro class trying to become the best athlete I can be.  I was top 20 for the series in 2007 and 2008, with my top 2009 result being 13^th at Sea Otter.  It’s a tough balance day to day, but I love my lifestyle and want to make the most of the gifts that I’ve been blessed with. 

2010 RACE SCHEDULE:

US Cup Triple Crown West Coast Series

Select Pro XCT Events

Idyllwild Challenge

Downieville Classic

Windham World Cup

CaliforniaState Championships

US CUP: As a privateer, what’s your thoughts on the National and Regional Triple Crown races?

DW: The Triple Crown (national and regional) are great new series for the sport.  I think the promotion and marketing of the races and riders that the US Cup delivers is what sets it apart and is what the sport has needed for several years now.   The regional series is great for a privateer because a 7-8 race local series is too many races for someone also traveling to the national level races. 

US CUP: Who’s helping you make ends meet on the racing side of things for 2010?

DW: This will be my 3^rd season with support from Trek and I once again look forward to being on  the best bikes out there.  Cytosport is also a huge help with great nutritional products.  This season I’m paying for all of my own travel expenses.   

US CUP: Anyone you want to thank? 

DW: My awesome wife Beth

US CUP: What are your top 5 race highlights?

DW:

13^th 2009 Sea Otter Classic

6^th 2009 US Cup West Series

16^th 2008 NMBS Series

20^th 2007 NMBS Series

2^nd 2002 NMBS Series Semi-Pro


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