2008
International Clydesdale Championship
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TROY HEARN regains his crown

Champions of the past
 
  • 1994---Maurice Tierney
  • 1995---Eric McClellan
  • 1996---Steve Herbst
  • 1997---Maurice Tierney
  • 1998---Maurice Tierney
  • 1999---Jimmy Kellogg
  • 2000---Rick Bowman
  • 2001---Rick Bowman
  • 2002---Rick Bowman
  • 2003---Ralph Ruppe
  • 2004---Patrick Taylor
  • 2005---Troy Hearn
  • 2006---Charlie Higgins
  • 2007---Jeff Adamcik
  • 2008---Troy Hearn

HISTORY OF THE EVENT:

DIRT RAG (mega)ZINE is considered to be the grandfather of mountain biking magazines. It started as a mom-pop operation in the 1980s, but has since become popular in many countries. However, it still enjoys the homecooked flavor of a publication written, edited and published by folks who love to ride and race. Maurice Tierney is the publisher. Like many large men who compete in MTB races, Maurice's weight was a handicap. Therefore, he suggested that promoters include a "Clydesdale" race category for riders who tip the scales at 200 lb. or better. That made sense to the Butler folks, and after a couple of years it became apparent that many kingsize racers really appreciated having their own category. But it was a category that the "sanctioning" associations did not recognize, so Butler cried discrimination and established its own championship event. The annual International Clydesdale Championship is the centerpiece of Butler's most popular annual festival, Mud, Sweat & Gears! The championship is for mountain bikers who weigh at least 200 pounds. It began in 1994 and was won by the founding father, Maurice.