Rider Updates
Mar 5 2017
March 5th marked my season opener at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Myself and 36 other racers were in the Heavy C class. Coming through the first turn and up the steep TN hills I began the race in the 13th position. Due to heavy traffic and bottle neck sections in the woods I fell back to the 19th position. The 10 mile course provided a challenge on myself and my bike. Beginning my 3rd lap I was in the 19th position, just trying to keep a smooth and steady pace. With 3 laps to go I ran out of fuel and had to switch to the reserve tank. I finished the race with 4 laps and a total time of 2 hours and 7 minutes. I am excited to get back to Indiana and get the season underway! Thank you to all of my sponsors whom allow me to keep doing what I love.
Nov 15 2016
"The Big Stripper" was everything I expected it to be. Long grueling race up and down the strip pits of southern Indiana. Many tight technical areas made it the toughest race I have been in yet. I finished the race in the 16th position of 24 in the Heavy C class. It was a great race to end my '16 season on and an awesome learning experience. I'm a lot more confident for the upcoming season and can't wait to get the '17 season underway. I would like to thank all of my sponsors below for their support while doing what I love. Thank you all!
Nov 3 2016
This weekend I will be competing in my first ever MSXC series race. "The Big Stripper" is located in the heart of coal mine land and the race is held on reclaimed property in Lynnville, Indiana. I am excited for the race and can't thank all of my sponsors enough for all of the support! A full race update will be posted soon.
Oct 23 2016
Round 10 of the Crossroads Racing Series is in the books. Out of the gate I was in the 3rd position and battling the tough conditions as tornadoes and flooding had occured in the area just days before the race. As the race continued I settled in and tackled the tough hilly terrain where many former coal mines were. Coming thru the finish on my second to last lap I look at the board and was in the second position. The race was on! The leader, who I've been battling all season, had an 8 bike length lead on me in the woods. I caught up to him and a small pack of 5 riders and was able to make a pass. I got the white flag in the 1st position and knew if I was going to bring home the win I had to ride my hardest. Despite getting stuck in slower traffic and laying the bike down on the last lap, I fought off my rival and brought home my third consecutive win to end my 2016 season! I finished the race with a time of 1 hour and 32 min, and ran 6 laps with a total distance of about 30 miles. What a great way to finish off my first racing season and to carry that momentum with me into 2017. I'd like to thank each and every one of my sponsors for their support, this is a tough demanding sport and your backing definately helps! I am proud to call myself a sponsored rider. Thank You all again!
Gage Harder #423