Spokes Magazine is reporting that Granny Gear director Laird Knight has decided to cancel this year's race siting difficulties obtaining sponsorship and low attendance at the West Virginia event.
Josh Tostado on the podium at the 24 Hours of Moab
The 2009 24 Hour National Championships were held in Moab, Utah as part of the 24 Hours of Moab, also a Granny Gear event. The Moab race was chosen only after the original venue in Payson, Arizona was cancelled in February of that year. The 2009 National Championship was won by Colorado racers Josh Tostado and Eszter Horanyi.
Does this mean the '10 National Championship will once again be held in Moab? It is still unknown. After the previous year's last minute rescheduling, USA Cycling seems to have allied itself with Granny Gear Productions to host it's National Championship event. Because Knight has chosen to cancel the West Virginia event and 24 Hour of Nine Mile in Wisconsin, Moab seems to be the last resort. Check back with MTB Race News for the latest information from USA Cycling and more breaking news.