Friday, August 3, 2007

New Zealand racer wins Galena Grinder marathon

More than 60 bikers compete in mountain race

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The top three finishers at last weekend?s Galena Grinder 45-mile marathon race. They are Stuart Houltham, pictured (New Zealand), Even Plews (Oregon) and Travis Brown (Colorado). Photo by David N. Seelig

A biker from New Zealand topped a field of more than 60 racers to win last weekend's Galena Grinder 45-mile marathon event.

Stuart Houltham clocked at time of 3:36:35 for an overall first place finish and top honors in the Pro Men class. Second place went to Oregon racer Evan Plews with a time of 3:40:13. Taking third was Travis Brown of Colorado at 3:45:29.

Lynn Stott recorded the best time among women competitors, finishing the race at 4:37:15 to take top honors in the Pro Women category. Second was Mary Ann Ozier with a time of 4:43:53, and third was India Wysong at 4:57:24. All three women listed Idaho as their residence.

The top junior racer was Jushua Berry, Idaho, who won the Junior Expert Men 17-19 class with a time of 4:28:33.

Race results are listed below. For more information, including finish times and upcoming events, visit www.knobbytiresseries.com.

Pro Men: 1—Stuart Houltham (New Zealand) 2—Evan Plews (Oregon) 3—Travis Brown (Colorado) 4—Cary Smith (Wyoming) 5—Ryon Butterfield (Idaho) 6—Lars Erik Johnson (Idaho) 7—Dave Harrison (Idaho) 8—Josh Oppenheimer (Idaho) 9—Matt Luhn (Idaho), 10—Jon Gould (Idaho) 11—Whit Albright (Idaho) 12—Justin Price (New Zealand).

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Pro Women: 1—Lynn Scott (Idaho) 2—Mary Ann Ozier (Idaho) 3—India Wysong (Idaho).

Men 19-29: 1—Matthew McNeal (Idaho) 2—Kreston Rohrig (Colorado) 3—Anthony Bunt (Idaho).

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Men 30-39: 1—Tracy Anderson (Idaho) 2—Ken Jones (Idaho) 3—Reed Melton (Idaho) 4—Grant Folske (Oregon) 5—Alex Phiipps (Idaho) 6—Mike Sharkey (Colorado) 7--Garland Thayer (Idaho) 8—Eric Coury (Idaho) 9—Todd Johnson (Idaho) 10—Russell Holley (Idaho).

Men 40-49: 1—Scott White (Idaho) 2—Rich Botto (Idaho) 3—Alan Newton (Idaho) 4—Shawn Taylor (Idaho) 5—James Moore (Idaho) 6—Chip Roser (Idaho).

Men 50+: 1—Dan Daigh (Idaho) 2—Dave Bell (Idaho).

Women 19-29: 1—Sarah Jo Lawrence 2—Sandra Isbell (Oregon).

Women 30-39: 1—Karoline Droege (Idaho) 2—Korrie Dubray (Oregon) 3—Kelly Maer (Idaho).

Women 40+: 1—Muff Ritz (Idaho) 2—Susan Deffe (Idaho).

Open Men: John Reuter (Maine) 2—John Olden (Utah) 3—Chris Cook (Idaho) 4—Peter Frey (Idaho) 5—Forest Dramus (Wyoming) 6—Mike Sherman (Idaho) 7—Kenny Demeurichy (Idaho) 8—Steve Greenburg (Idaho).

Single Speed Expert: 1—Sean McLaughlin (Idaho) 2—Jake Kirkpatrick (Colorado) 3—Brandon Akers (Idaho) 4—Dejay Birtch (Arizona) 5—Michael Shane (Idaho) 6—Gary Scott (Idaho) 7—Chris Howell (Idaho) 8—Eric Rector (Idaho) 9—Chris O'Donnell (Idaho).

Junior Expert Men 17-18: 1—Jushua Berry (Idaho).