Pendrel starts season with best NMBS finish.

On Saturday, Catharine Pendrel began the 2008 Olympic campaign with a training racing in Fontana, California. Catharine competed with her new Luna teammates against some of the best competition in the United States. Pendrel finished in 4th place - just behind fellow Canadian Wendy Simms - her best finish ever in this type of racing. It's a great start to the season and excellent training for the speed and power need to qualify for this year's Olympic Team.


Pro Women
1. Georgia Gould (USA) Luna Women's MTB Team 1:57:40
2. Katerina Nash (Cze) Luna Women's MTB Team at 2:51
3. Wendy Simms (Can) Kona Les Gets4:21
4. Catherine Pendrel (Can) Luna Women's MTB Team4:26
5. Emily Batty (Can) Trek Bicycle Store Toronto 5:32
6. Kelli Emmett (USA) Giant MTB Team 5:33
7. Heather Irmiger (USA) Subaru-Gary Fisher 6:44
8. Lea Davison (USA) Trek/VW 6:55
9. Mical Dyck (Can) Trek/Terrascape Racing 7:04
10. Monique Sawicki (USA) Ellsworth 9:55