The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships concluded Sunday at Explore Park after an exciting week of racing.
The 120-rider junior men's field took off first on Sunday morning, racing four laps. On the opening lap, Noah Scholnick (Williamsport, Pa.; Bear National Team), Preston Ronck (Rogers, Ark.; Bear National Team), and Park Bishop (Bella Vista, Ark.; OZ Development Team) found the front early. Bishop could not match the pace of the Bear National teammates, so he was soon dropped. On lap three, Scholnick made his move and went solo, steadily building a gap on Ronck and crossing the line over a minute ahead to claim the Stars & Stripes jersey. Ronck held on for second, with Bishop rolling in for third.
Results:
1. Noah Scholnick (Williamsport, Pa.; Bear National Team)
2. Preston Ronck (Rogers, Ark.; Bear National Team)
3. Park Bishop (Bella Vista, Ark.; OZ Development Team)
Reigning 2024 Junior Women’s 15-16 National Champion Aida Linton (Missoula, Mont.; Bear National Team) and 2024 Junior Women’s 13-14 silver medalist Leah Morozowich (Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bear National Team) were the two to watch today in the Junior Women’s 15-16 race. The three-lap race had 67 starters. Linton rode to the front and never looked back. She finished her race in a time of 52:57, crossing the line in first with over two minutes on Nora Kruse (Flagstaff, Ariz.; Hatch Toyota Racing), who finished in second. Morozowich rounded out the podium in third.
Results:
1. Aida Linton (Missoula, Mont.; Bear National Team)
2. Nora Kruse (Flagstaff, Ariz.; Hatch Toyota Racing)
3. Leah Morozowich (Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bear National Team)
The final waves of championship racing took place in the early afternoon and featured the Masters Men 40+ categories. Tristan Schouten (Plymouth, Wis.; Threshold Sports Carbon Repair) took advantage of slick track conditions he’s accustomed to in the Midwest and secured the Stars and Stripes in the 40-44 race. After a strong first lap, Joseph Dabbs (Homewood, Ala.; Dirt Camp Racing) rode consistently to take the top step and the National Title in the 45-49 category. Justin Thomas (Reno, Nev.; TCI Wealth Advisors) took an early lead in the 50-54 race and continued to put time into his competitors over four laps to earn gold. Christopher Peck (Los Gatos, Calif.; LGBRC p/b Ben Dodge Realtor) took the win in the 55-59 category. Chris Ziomek (Albuquerque, N.M.; Old New Mexican) was victorious in the 60-64 race by nearly three minutes. Michael Funk (Camp Hill, Pa.; Team Momentous) earned the Stars and Stripes jersey in the 65-69 field. Wayne Gorry (Clemson, S.C.; Hammer Nutrition) took the win by nearly two minutes in the 70-74 race. Returning champion, Stan Ford (Temecula, Calif.; The Bike Shop), won the Men’s 75-79 race, defending his National Title. At 81 years old, Jim Hoffmeister (Brevard, N.C.) claimed the Stars and Stripes jersey in the 80+ category.
Racing will return to Virginia’s Blue Ridge in 2026. A special thank you to our community partners for this event, which includes Roanoke County Parks and Recreation & Tourism, Virginia’s Blue Ridge Sports, Roanoke Parks and Recreation, Roanoke Outside Foundation, Hollins University, Cardinal Bicycle, and Western Virginia Water Authority.
USA Cycling National Championships are made possible by HOVERAir, Cuore of Switzerland, US Performance Academy, and TrainingPeaks.
Full results from the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships can be found here.