Champions return to Test of Metal

Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) climbs.

Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) climbs. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)

Even if the weather stays cool, this year's edition of the Test of Metal on Saturday, June 19, promises to be sizzling with at least nine past champions, representing 14 first place finishes, on the starting line.