Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series Results
Ninety-five riders braved gusty winds, looming rain, and an unusually high number of mechanical failures as Race #3 of the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series took place at Coney Island Park.
A spokesperson said, “Ninety-five riders lined up at Coney Island Park today for Race #3 of the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series presented by ONE Communications, facing gusty winds, looming rain, and what would become one of the most mechanical-heavy race days in series history.
“Coney Island is known for packing steep climbs, flowing curves, and tight technical rock sections into a one-mile loop with 70 feet of elevation. But overnight heavy rain exposed sharp rock edges at one particular dip creating a near-guaranteed puncture point. What is normally a handful of flats became a record 15 mechanical DNFs, including 12 flat tyres, dramatically reshaping the race across multiple categories.
“Despite the unusually high attrition, many riders secured personal-best results simply by staying smooth, steady, and upright amid the chaos.”
Race Director Chris Smith extended apologies on behalf of the course development team: “We reviewed the section immediately and took corrective steps to ensure this issue won’t repeat. Huge credit to all the riders who pushed through, it was a day that required grit.”
A spokesperson added, “The organisers also extend thanks to the dedicated race officials, volunteer marshals, timing crew, and trail builders, as well as ONE Communications, the Bermuda Bicycle Association, and the Bermuda Parks Department for their ongoing support.
“Riders now look ahead to a tough climbing test at Race #4, Admiralty House on January 11, followed by the popular 4-Hour Endurance Race on January 16.
“Full results and photos of today’s Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series Presented by ONE Communications are available at: www.fattiremassive.com
Top 3 Results – Race #3 Coney Island
Open 60 Male
- Robin Horsfield
- Jackson Langley
- Brian Steinhoff
Open 60 Female
- Ashley Robinson
- Wendy-Ann Thomas [No third finisher]
Open 30 Male
- William Coatesworth
- Charles Dunstan
- Manning Smith
Open 30 Female
- Zina Jones
- Kelise Wade
- Adult Novice Male
- Chris Jansma
- Kevin Stokes
- Hanni Ali
Adult Novice Female
- Arlene Macguinness
- Katrina Carr
- Catherine Power
13–16 Male
- Isaac Wookey
- Abram Da Ponte
- Hannes Swart
13–16 Female
- Paige Noseworthy
9–12 Male
- Austen Carr
- Feargal Murphy
- Nassim Ali
9–12 Female
- Holly Cook
- Esme Jansma
- Penelope Stokes
The full MTB Series Coney Island Results follows below [PDF here]:
