SC Velo, XC Challenge: Tinker Juarez still smokin!

22 years after his debut into Mountain Bike racing, David “Tinker” Juarez is still fast as ever.  Tinker a renowned BMX and Cross Country rider has a slew of accomplishments that spans over two decades. 

This weekend Tinker raced at the SC Velo Cross Country Challenge.  At 47 yrs old, he literally smoked the competition.  Up against many competitors (some who are half his age), they were no match for his speed.

                                                                             Tinker exploding from the Start.

As the MtnBikeRiders.com Team watched from the sidelines, we heard the announcer call out Tinker’s name every time he came in to complete a Lap.  The PROs were required to complete 6 Laps / 24 miles.  No where in sight where his competitors.  Needless to say he came in first place.

Below is a list of some of his accomplishments.  In the recent years, Tinker has been competing in Endurance type events. 

• 2005 Furnace Creek 508 mile road race, second place
• 2005 Presented with Cannondale’s Icon Award
• Inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2001
• 3-Time NORBA National Cross-Country Champion (’98, ’95, ’94)
• Two-Time US Olympic Team Member (’96, ’00)
• 4-Time consecutive National Champion, 24 – hour solo category
• 2002 24 Hour National Champion
• 2001 NORBA National Champion, 24-Hour Solo Category
• 2000 NORBA Cross-Country, Mt. Snow – fifth place
• 2000 NORBA Cross-Country, Mammoth and Crystal Mountain – seventh place
• 2000 World Cup Cross-Country, Mazatlan – tenth place
• 1999 NORBA Short Track Overall – fifth place
• 1999 NORBA Cross-Country Overall – ninth place
• 1998 NCA Cross-Country Finals – first place
• 1998 NCS Cross-Country; Red Wing – second place
• 1998 Tour of the Rockies, Overall – third place
• 1995 Pan American Games – Gold Medal
• 1994 World Cross-Country Championships – Silver Medal
• 1993 Inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame

                                  Tinker at Sea Otter in 2004. 

                              Me w/Tinker at the iBert booth, Interbike 2008.

For more info on Tinker Juarez, log onto www.tinkerjuarez.com