from Baylor University website
Jeremy Morse, a senior nursing student from Dallas, has placed fourth in the U.S.A National Mountain Bike Championships in Mt. Snow, V.T.
Riding since age 12, Morse said the two-lap, 1,500 ft. climb, race was the most painful race he has ever completed and opened his eyes to a different level of competition.
from Fort worth Star-Telegram (full article)
By TERRY LEE GOODRICH
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
As a high school freshman, Ivan Mukasa ran to school — seven miles — with his book bag on his back.
In time, the impoverished youth from Uganda graduated to a junk bike for his treks from Euless to Birdville High School in North Richland Hills.
Then came the day some friends bought him a new bike.
“That bike meant everything to him,” said retiree Tom Hadley of Euless, who informally adopted Mukasa.
Mukasa, 18, graduated with honors this year. He earned the title of 2007 Junior Open Texas Road Race Champion. Two weeks ago, he moved to Wichita Falls to attend Midwestern State University, planning a medical career.
But on Aug. 24, he drowned in his apartment swimming pool.
Foster High School
4400 FM 723
The course consists of routes of 10, 19, 32, 53 and 59 miles. Each fantastic route takes riders through the scenic landscapes of Fort Bend County.
Early Registration: $30.00, $35 late registration fee on the day of the event (cash/check only).
The pre-entry fee for all classes is $60/team for pre-registration online and $80/team on race day. There is no mail in registration. The first team goes off at 8:01 a.m
On site registration opens at 7:00 a.m. in Gruene Hall.
Two commemorative t-shirts and two free admission tickets to Wurstfest are included for the first 250 teams.
Age categories are determined by the sum of racing ages of both team members.
$60/team and $80/team on race day