Rim Nordic Series Finale Topped With Locals

Big Bear, Ca, August 22, 2011, 12:00pm –

Pro Men Overall Series Winner Romolo Forcino

The Rim Nordic Mountain Bike Series Finale took place this past weekend, with many locals taking the overall top spots.  The Rim Nordic series consists of four different cross-country and super d races that started in late June.  After a beautiful day of racing on Sunday August 21st, Romolo Forcino of team Chains Required took the series overall win for the pro men, and team Bear Valley Bikes took the team overall win.  Team Sho-Air took the 2^nd place team spot followed by Team Chains Required, who took 3^rd.  Local Pro Team Steven K Sports Pro Team took two of the top spots in the pro overall’s with Vincent Lombardi taking 2^nd place, and Steve Kinney taking 5^th overall.  Bear Valley Bikes owner Derek Hermon took 3^rd place in the pro overall, and local Allan Laframboise of Don’s Bikes took 4^th overall.  Local women were on the podium as well, with Ronda Warden, Alison Hyde, Louise Boyer, and Elle Williams winning their division overall for team Bear Valley Bikes, and Sarah Alvarado won her division overall for team Chains Required.  Overall, all the participants had big smiles on their faces, and thanked the Rim Nordic staff and volunteers for all their hard work and effort this season.  On September 17^th and 18^th, Rim Nordic will hold the Autumn Cup – with their first ever downhill race, along with a super d race on Saturday the 17^th, and a cross country race on the 18^th.  For more information go to www.RimNordic.com.