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Mary McConneloug in the short track at US Nationals

Mary McConneloug in the short track at US Nationals (Image credit: Mary McConneloug & Mike Broderick)

The US Mountain Bike Nationals have returned to Sol Vista Bike Park in Granby, Colorado, for the second consecutive year. Throughout the weekend, more than 1,000 racers are competing for 70 stars-and-stripes jerseys in cross country, short track, downhill and super D.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.