Local girl to race in the classic. Yes , Team Redlands own Joy Duerksen will be putting her pony tail in race mode this weekend for the SC Velo-Empower Coaching team.
I did a little research on racer #326 and came up with the following facts. The above picture was taken at the boulevard road race in 2009. Apparently this was the first road race our little Joy had worn a pair of Bib shorts. The kit was borrowed from a Team Redlands rider.
I did the math that was not long ago and now she is in the Pro race. I am still a Cat 5.
Joy is a PE teacher at a private school. Can dunk a basketball, run a mile and lift 100 pounds over her head. Joy enjoys cooking with quinoa and couscous.
The Academy will be letting all children off early tomorrow to cheer on Joy. All kids attending the race will get an A in lieu of homework. I guess attending a bike race would be considered PE homework anyhow.
GO JOY !
An even greater accomplishment is that she holds a USAC Professional XC Mountain Bike License...
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