Team Bulldog

This was my second year at Coyote Hill Mountain Bike Camp and I had agreat time again this year.  One of the things I loved about this camp wasbeing able to ride all day on my bike.  We rode once in the morning andthen once in the afternoon.  In the evening, we played games such asultimate frisbee, soccer, pingpong and foosball.  On the last night, webuilt a massive bonfire, roasted marshmallows and made smores.  This was myfavorite day because we had our epic ride that day which was the longestride of the week.

Everyone at the camp is very nice.  The counselors and other campers are very knowledgeable and willing to help you with any problem with your bike. I liked being able to work on my bike with all the tools and assistancefrom everyone.  I am looking forward to going back next summer.

This was my first time going to the Coyote Hill Bike Camp I loved it. Everything at camp was a lot of fun and very informative.  One of the highlights of the trip was the amazing riding. Through the pine groves, over massive hills, down stairway to seven and riding the racecourse, everything was great. While riding it was easy to understand why this camp is so compelling to come back year after year. Another great part of the camp was the food.  It was all so good, form the pasta salad to the hamburgers and hotdogs.  There was never a time when I was hungry and felt like I needed more food. In fact, it was so good that one night a camper ate seven hamburgers and one hot dog. This event got him the title of “most food to weight ratio.”

Great job to all of our U19 Racers who threw down on May 7, 2011!

In the High School Men's A Race, Tim Bumpus, West Morris Central High School, was able to hold on to a podium position in his last high school race.  Tim finished up 3rd in a very strong field.  Right on his heels was Austin Muller, James Caldwell High School, in his first A Race finishing up in 4th.  Rounding out the Bulldogs in the A Race were Morgan Platt, from Long Valley Middle School in 6th and John Guifre from West Essex High School in 7th.  Morgan had a race ending mechanical in the Middle School A Race so he threw his hat in the ring for the High School Race.

The High School Open Women's Race saw  three young ladies that just aged up into the category take the podium, with Bulldog racers up on the Blue and White Boxes.  First place was awarded to Jessica Kruse, West Morris Mendham High School, last year's Middle School Champion.  Third place went to Lauren Steinman, who rode strong in only her second year racing.