An exciting day of races - real nationwide representation this year. Teams came from the midwest - New Hampshire, Oklahoma, New Hampshire and, of course, Pennsylvania. The day started overcast and became sunnt in the afternoon. Temps remained in the 40’s with a breeze most of the day.

There was only 1 entry in each of the junior classes - Alike Rutter did the 1.6 couse on a scooter in 8:58, while Ashlyn Jendro rode her bike with her dog in a time of 6:33.05 .

Amy Cooper is leading the 1 dog adult scooter with a time of 5:02:20, Randy Corris was  right behind her with a time of 5:23:00. They also ran the flat 1.6 mile trail.They were the only competitors in that class.

There were 15 competitors in the adult canicross that used the 1.6 mile trail. Leading the pack is Jamie Dittmar at 7:10.13. Second went to Josh Tesch at 7:31.76. third was Fritz Howard at 7:50.38. Clocking in at 8:37. 69 Tony Coughlin placed 4th.

The adult 2 dog scooter class had 9 entries and also traveled the 1.6 mile course.Winning after 1 day is Amy Cooper at 4:26.00. Coming in secons Josh Tesch at 4:27.91; third went to Johnn Molburg at 4:34.44 and 4th place went to Jenna Dittmar at 4:45.66.

The last class using the 1.6 mile trail was the adult 1 dog bike. Stephanie Dwyer took first with a time of 4:31.64. In order, the rest of the class was : 2. Fritz Howard 4:32.72; 3. Kelley McGrath 4:36.35 and 4. Johnn Molburg at 4:49.48. There were 8 entries in this class.

The two rig classes had a much more difficult, hilly 2.9 mile course. Leading the 6 dog rig is Caleb Taylor at 8:02.93 followed by 2. Jan BootzDittmar 8:26.01; 3, Richard Korb at 8:32.01 and 4th Bob Bzdok at 8:37.99. There were 14 teams out in that course.

Of the 15 four dog rig teams, the current leader is Hannah Marsch at 8:47,92. Second is Jenna Dittmar at 8:48,64. Third is currently held by Johnn Molburg at 8:55.14 and fourth is Ken Davis at 9:12.17.

After a long drive overnight, we arrived in Clearwater, MN about 11AM. I walked the trails with the Jacks. Johnn rode his bike over both the short bike & scooter trail and the longer gig trail.

There’s some real hills, and curves, plus two wooden bridges on the longer course - very easy trail around the pond for the short trail.  There’s lots of fencing up - looks like a lot of work has been done.

Just got back from the drivers meeting - 74 teams entered, Should be an excitinng race !

Only early classes competed at the Ohio Trailblazers Dryland Race near Kirtland, Ohio. High temps and concern for dogs overheating forced the cancelled of many classes.

The 2 Dog Scooter was one of the classes cancelled, so Johnn won that based on Saturday’s time. The 3 classes he gave me info on were the 2 dog bike, 4 dog rig and the 6 dog rig (Sorry Reggie, I totally misunderstood what Johnn said last night about that class.)

Johnn put the 2 twoyear old brothers on lead on the 4 dog team again Sunday and was pleased with how they passed up the crossing squirrels, and a nasty head-on pass that set him briefly doing a wheelie in the field after leaving the trail to avoid a collision. They came back on though !

These are SUNDAY only and Total times   (it’s what I got)

6 Dog Gig       4 entries     just under 2 miles

1. Reggie Brown       9:52        18:20

2. Don Phizmohnt    15:21      28:41     

4 Dog Rig    8 entries  just under 2 miles

1 Johnn Molburg     5:46         11:32

2. Chris Bannister    7:10         14:24

3.  Sandy Stoner      6:55        `14:30

2 Dog Bike         10 entries     just under 2 miles

1. Johnn Molburg        6:02         12:11

2. Mark Broughton     7:00     14:24

3. Paula Harding         7:40       14:54

I just talked with Johnn. While I was having a tea party with 3 year-old grand-daughter Nora in FL, he was racing at MetroFarm Park outside of Kirtland, Ohio.

After today’s events, Johnn’s leading the 2 dog bike, 2 dog scooter and 4 dog gig. Mark Broughton is leading the 6 dog gig class. Johnn told me he took a nasty fall at the start of the scooter class and skinned up his arm. I told him to look for antibiotic spray in the dogs’  med kit.

Here’s what Johnn phoned in for times - he didn’t write down the 6 dog times, and I’m not sure how many entries in each class. Except only 2 entries in the scooter class. The race lenth is just under 2 miles. Johnn reported it was clear, sunny and warm - high 40’s to low 50’s.

2 Dog Bike

1. Johnn                                   6:08.78

2. Mark Broughton                 6:35.62

3. Paula Harding                     7:13.82

4 Dog Gig

1. Johnn                                    5:45

2. Chris Bannister                   7:14

3. Andy Stoner                       7:35

2 Dog Scooter

1. Johnn                                   5:45

2. Robin Harrison                    7:25

Johnn’s on his way to Ohio for the Trailbreakers’ Dryland race at the MetroFarm Park near Kirtland, Ohio. He promises to call daily with results.

The two 2 year old brothers - Henry and Billie will be running lead on front of our 4 dog team. Johnn said he could plainly see how fast they were at the WC in Quebec.

We’ll let you all know how they do !