Alex Grant put a huge exclamation point on the end of his 2009 after taking the win and $1,000 of cash and prizes at the Park City Point to Point he proceeded cruise through the mud at the Ruta De Los Conquistadors taking second behind Manuel Prado (photo by Lyna Saffel)
MTB phenom and former Junior National Champion Rob Squire (right) was a regular contributor to MTBracenews throughout his incredible '09 season. Although just 19 years-old Squire finished second at U-23 Nationals and was the top U.S. finisher at the World Championships
Dave Welsh on his way to a Utah State Championship at Solitude Mountain Resort
"Alright, a successful test." MTBracenews pushing our product tests to the limit
The incomparable Pua Sawicki continued to prove she is the best endurance racer in the States. Although she missed a national title she posted a best-ever Marathon World Championship finish for an American taking 7th. Here she is shown winning the Park City Point to Point where she beat all but 4 of the men's field (photo by Lyna Saffel)
Races are more fun if a guy dressed like Raggedy Anne is handing you cash (photo by Lyna Saffel)
Relative newcomer Eszter Horanyi burst onto the endurance scene this season winning the Laramie Enduro, Vapor Trail 125, Crested Butte Classic, and 24-Hour National Championships in Moab (photo by Mark Woolcott)
The perpetually cheery Danielle Musto seemed to be racing everywhere this season. Here she celebrates her 3rd place at the Ore to Shore in Michigan
Racing legend Alison Dunlap returned to the dirt this season seen here celebrating her Iceman Cometh win with runner-up Kelli Emmett (photo by Amy Dykema)
