The 2008 mountain biking XC session is rapidly approaching with the first South Eastern Regional Championship (SERC) sponsored by Gone Riding is being held at Gainesville, Florida (Haile's Trails) on March 16, 2008 followed by Bryson City, NC (Tsali trails) on April 6, 2008. Several young, up and coming riders are striving to make a national impact.
Jamie Knight (resident of Polk County) at 16 years old is the defending Junior National Sport Champion and has a long term agenda. He will be racing in the Expert/Pro division and hopes to show he has physically matured.
Regan Woodall (resident of Ocala) is the defending 2007 Sport (19-24) National Champion as well as Florida’s 2007 most improved mountain bike cyclist and now racing Expert/Pro.
Martin Cox (resident of Gainesville) is a 17 years old and is my nomination for the Florida Cycling Hall of Fame Junior Rider of the Year (under 18). At the age of 17 Martin is also racing out of his age group and won last years primer Reddick, Florida fall series race. Martin is improving rapidly and his coaching with Endurance Factor is developing this young man into a national level semi pro mountain bike specialist.
