4/4: Knobscorcher SERC/AMBC XC: Bryson City, NC

The Knobscorcher is perennially one of the biggest east coast XC races and most cherished races to win among southeastern racers. This year’s event continued along the trend of a renewed interest in xc racing this year with attendance levels similar to the late 90’s field sizes in all categories. BTD’s Charlie Storm, trying to repeat his win from a year ago, battled the entire day with a lead group of eight riders, which included BTD’s Dan Doub and Charlie Pendry. In the end it was Canadian John Hadley taking the win, with Storm falling to 5th after sliding out while leading at a pressing time late in the race. Dan Doub finished 13th after being slowed by a bent derailleur hanger late in the race. Charlie Pendry, logging hard miles in preparation for the Sea Otter Classic Stage Race in two weeks, had to abandon the race late after sharing the heavy workload in the front group all day.

4/5: Photo shoot at Lake Crabtree trails

BTD racing members shooting photos for an upcoming advertisement for DT Swiss wheels.

4/9: Endurance magazine interview

Waco NORBA Marathon winner Charlie Storm will ride and hangout with the Chapel Hill based, Endurance Magazine writer, Matt Lee to talk about his Waco win and the team’s upcoming goals and events.

4/15-18: Sea Otter Classic Stage Race, Monterrey, Ca

Charlie Pendry and team Mechanic/Guru, Frank Jones, will be attending Sea Otter in California, competing against the best riders in the world.

4/18: Dragon’s Back XC, Roanoke, VA

Dan Doub and Charlie Storm will polish up on their climbing and rock riding at the east coast classic.