The Kenda/KMC/Hayes Professional Mountain Bike team competed in their final race for the 2009 season, the Virginia Hillclimb Championship at Poor Mountain in Salem, VA. The team took home top honors, with Robert Marion completing the 7.5 mile mountain climb in under 40 minutes; the fastest time in 2 years.
Anina Aaron was the fastest female of the day, also earning a winners jersey. Chase Dickens was the second climber up the mountain, only 3 minutes back. Philicia Marion was the second female up the mountain. The team now focuses on training for the 2010 season.
