Race News 

The nation’s elite mountain bikers congregated in Roanoke, Va., in mid-July for USA Cycling’s Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships. It was a 16-year-old from Gravette who stole the show. Greyson Wimberley, who races for OZ Racing, swept the championships in all three disciplines: marathon, short track and cross country in the Men’s 15-16 category.

“I’m super excited to wear the stars and stripes,” he said. “I’m so thankful to my family and my team for supporting me. Becoming a national champion is an absolute dream come true.

“I have the best support in the world,” Wimberley said. “I’m so grateful to them and my parents who sacrifice everything to come watch me race. I’m also thankful for the community support in Northwest Arkansas and the amazing OZ Trails, where I did the majority of my training.”

 “Becoming a national champion is an absolute dream come true. I have the best support in the world.”
— Greyson Wimberley, OZ Racing

Bentonville’s Crystal Anthony finished third in the Elite Women’s short track title. Anthony also finished third in the cross country race and fourth in the marathon race.

Other standout performances for Arkansans included Bella Vista’s Jessica Rockson finishing first in the Master Women’s 55-59 marathon and cross country races; Bella Vista’s Ashley Green was first in the Masters Women 40-44 marathon race and second in the cross country race; Siloam Springs’ Juniper Allen was fourth in the Junior Women’s 15-16 marathon race; and Bella Vista’s Landrie Mclain, sixth in the U23 Women’s cross country race.