Tanguy wins Mohican 100

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The KENDA Mohican 100 dispatched nearly 600 racers along some of the most popular single track trails Ohio has to offer on a grand single loop that spans the four counties that make up what is locally known as "Mohican Country". Several miles of new singletrack were added for 2015 at Camp Mohaven along the 100 mile route. Mohican offered a $10,000 cash purse, the largest in the NUE Race Series.

"The Giant from Grayling, Michigan", Jorden Wakeley, Quiring Cycles, was the first racer to crest at the city limits before going on to finish eleventh in the Men's Open, was awarded a $200 cash prime courtesy of the Loudonville Visitors Bureau. It was the first time the prime has been won by a racer on a fat bike!

Women's Open: Shinn gets her first win at Mohican!
Linda Shin, Blacksmith Cycles, achieved her first Mohican victory in 8:59:35. "Mohican 100 is probably my favorite 100 miler. It's a good mix of terrain and really sweet single track that's so much fun to ride!"

Defending NUE Champion, Brenda Simril, Motor Mile Racing, placed second just two minutes back to finish 9:01:06. For Simril, it was her first race back since suffering a life threatening rollover accident in her Sprinter RV that resulted in six broken ribs and a broken thumb.

Nine seconds later, Marlee Dixon, Mtbracenews/epic brewing/Pivot, too third at 9:01:15 after leading for a large portion of the race. Simona Vincenciova, Hammer Nutrition, took fourth at 9:34:01. Kathleen Lysakowski, Cycle Lodge, claimed fifth in 10:02:34.

Men's Open: Tanguy gets back to back wins!
2013 NUE Champion, Christian Tanguy, Rare Disease Cycling, proved he could still turn up the heat when it counts after a long, cold, Michigan winter finishing the Mohican in 7:10:03. About halfway through the race, the lead pack had been whittled down to four racers including Dylan Johnson, Brian Schworm, and Keck Baker. According to reports, Tanguy made his move on a notorious long, steep climb on Valley Stream Road, between aids 4.5 and 5.

Keck Baker, ChampSys/Cannondale p/b Battley Harley, held on for second place just one minute behind the leader to finish 7:11:05. Cohutta 100 winner, Brian Schworm, Think Green-Pedal the Planet p/b SWORD, arrived two minutes later to place third in 7:13:40. 20-year-old Phenom, Dylan Johnson, Scott Pro mtb team, took fourth just three minutes behind Schworm at 7:16:13.

Anthony Grinnell, Specialized Bicycles & Components, took fifth at 7:39:40. Three minutes later, Derek Treadwell, Dr Naylor-PBMracing claimed sixth at 7:42:49.

One minute behind Treadwell, "The Cat Man", Ronald Catlin, RBS Trek Cycling, took seventh in 7:43:32.

Inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Two-time USA Olympian, David "Tinker" Juarez, Sho-Air Cannondale, was with the lead pack for the first 46 miles into Aid 3 before suffering a shock failure forcing him to drop out. Juarez placed second overall in the NUE Race Series last season behind teammate, Jeremiah Bishop, Team Ergon.

Singlespeed: Moss on top in the Singlespeed Division!
Forty-four year old Bob Moss, Farnsworth Bicycles/Crank Arm Brewing/Torrenti Cycles, claimed his first Mohican win, finishing 8:07:49.

Four minutes behind Moss, NUE Contender, Peat Henry, Team Noah Foundation, took second in 8:11:53. Three minutes later, Will Crissman, B2C2/Commonwealth, secured third in 8:14:41. 23 year old Merwin Davis, pathfinder of WV, took fourth at 8:24:30 with James Litzinger, Specialized Bicyles & Components, less than a minute back to finish fifth at 8:25:16.

Masters 50+: Masse has what it takes to win! Again!
Defending NUE Race Series Champion, 54-year-old Roger Masse, Rare Disease Cycling, finished 8:17:12, one of just five Masters Division racers to go sub nine on the day. "The start is always tough for me at The Mohican since position going into the early single track is a key factor and I'm not a fast starter." Masse was also the 2014 Mohican winner.

Eleven minutes later, 50-year-old Jeff Clayton, Super Sport Athletic Wear, claimed second at 8:28:28. Local favorite from Belleville, Ohio, 56-year-old David Jolin, Stark Velo, took third at 8:37:28. Jolin, who trains on the Mohican trails, finished sixth overall in the NUE Race Series last season.

Fourth place went to 51-year-old Mark Donakowski, Racing Greyhounds, just ten minutes later at 8:47:38. Ten minutes later, 50-year-old Tom Kruse, Cycle Craft/Bulldogs, took fifth in 8:57:45. 50-year-old Coach Lee Simril, Motor Mile Racing, husband of NUE Women's Champion Brenda Simril, claimed sixth at 9:01:10.

Next Stop NUE #4 and 5: On June 20, The KENDA NUE Series features a double header with races in both Colorado and Michigan. The sold out Bailey Hundo located in Bailey, Colorado is a 100% fundraiser for Trips for Kids and the Colorado High School Cycling League. On the same day, the sold out Lumberjack 100 features a three lap all singletrack race in the Manistee Forest. For more information, visit http://nuemtb.com

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