Van Hoose, Norris, Butler Conquer 5K Quiz

March 25, 2010 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 Comments

Mike Van Hoose was the first respondent to answer all ten questions correctly in the GG5K quiz. The questions were posted at 8:00 a.m. on Monday; amazingly, the reigning 5K champ had his answers in by 8:26.

“It was a slow day at work,” Van Hoose said.

Paul Norris took second place by answering all ten correctly at 9:05 a.m. Brian Butler claimed the third spot at 5:48 p.m.

Van Hoose wins a 22-ounce Hog Heaven barleywine from Avery Brewing. Norris takes home the Unearthly Imperial IPA from Southern Tier, while Butler receives Port Brewing’s Wipeout IPA. 

Disclaimer – Prizes not claimed at the Post-Ride Pub at 465 on Saturday automatically become the property of the Board of Director.

Thanks also to Dave LeMonds, Guy Smith and Andy Crump for submitting answers – some of which were even correct.

Questions and answers below:

1. Name the three riders who have won GG5K titles.
Lance Brigman (’06 and ’07), Bob Stanton (’08), and Mike Van Hoose (’09)

2. Four people have completed every 5K. Name them.
J. LeMonds, D. LeMonds, Susan Martin, and Rob Larsen

3. In 2009, Paul Norris nearly missed the 5K because of an alleged business trip to what country?
Switzerland (Smitty said it was Arkansas)

4. What rider stirred controversy at the ‘09 5K when he refused to be tested for HGH?
Lance Brigman

5. Name the only four women to complete a GG5K.
Susan Martin (four times), Melanie Norris (twice), Dara Muldoon (once), and Denise Livingston (once)

6. At the 2008 5K, what rider – apparently equipped with a Mr. Rogers GPS – naively commented part way into the race that he had completed 3,250 feet of climbing, when in reality his total was closer to 1,750?
Bo Marshall

7. What rider held the early lead at the ‘09 5K before falling victim to severe cramping?
Cage Aaron/Al Hansen (Either answer is correct since both led early and both cramped)

8. After finishing 4th at the ‘08 5K, this rider was accused of running illegal tires. When the Board of Directors asked to examine the questionable tires, he replied that they were locked in his car and that he was “unable to recall” what he had done with the key.
Dave LeMonds

9. Known as Team _________, this three-man group of misfits established itself as legend at the ‘06 GG5K, which was ridden in a monsoon. Team ________ locked up their wheels so many times on the Upper KMA that one rider commented, “It looked like someone was pulling a plow behind them.”
Team Fajardo

10. At the ‘08 5K, this Three Rivers Cycling guru racked up big miles and a lot of climbing but was DQed for not following the ride route.
Richard Haight