Three members of the Kenda/KMC/Hayes Professional Mountain Bike team traveled to Fontana, CA for the first round of the US Pro-Tour. Anina Aaron started the weekend out with a podium for the team, finishing third place in the Pro Women Super-D. Philicia Marion finished 7th place in the Pro Women Super-D. Robert Marion also competed in Super-D in the Pro Men class and earned 7th place. On Sunday, the ladies competed in their first National Pro race, with Anina coming in 17th place, and Philicia in the 24th place position. Robert lined up with over 100 Professional Men for the 5-lap cross country race. After a mechanical problem on the first lap was resolved, he pulled his way back into the top 30, finishing 29 place.

While the Professional members raced in California, Chase Dickens, the Junior Elite member of the team had an excellent race across the country in Columbia, TN in the 2nd round of the South Eastern Regional Championship Series. Chase battled it out with the CAT 1 19-29 class, and earned 2nd place.

This week, the team races in North Carolina for the third round of the South Eastern Regional Championship Series, then looks forward to Sea Otter, the 2nd round of the US Pro-Tour.