{"id":102626,"date":"2022-08-02T15:26:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T08:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/amy-morrison-usa-national-champ-2022\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:25:34","slug":"amy-morrison-usa-national-champ-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/ca\/amy-morrison-usa-national-champ-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Amy Morrison: 3-Time USA National Champ 2022!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Return of the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships returned to Winter Park, Colorado, featuring a challenging course similar to the previous year\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy Morrison, a two-time Enduro National Champion, arrived at the start line feeling confident after her dominant performance the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Morning Pro Downhill Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pro Downhill stage kicked off early at 7:30 a.m. Following a solid warm-up, Amy dropped into the rugged MTB<\/strong><\/a> trail straight off the gondola.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first two stages were packed with exposed rocks, berms, and technical sections that could easily cause mechanical problems. Amy\u2019s focus was to maintain smooth riding and keep her mountain bike<\/strong><\/a> in peak condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStage 2 included a flat to slightly uphill sprint, and considering the high altitude\u2014racing above 10,000 feet\u2014I felt strong throughout,\u201d Amy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tight Competition and Gaining Ground<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After stage 1, Amy and competitor Porsha Murdock were separated by mere fractions of a second. By the end of stage 2, Amy had opened a 5-second gap. Stage 3 featured flowing trails with large berms and opportunities to hit double rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI knew stage 3 was the place to push my limits on the enduro mountain bike<\/strong><\/a> course. I was probably the only woman hitting some pretty sizable doubles,\u201d Amy reflected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Control on the Backcountry Trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heading into stage 4, Amy held a comfortable 16-second lead. This stage was a demanding backcountry section with sharp rocks and narrow singletrack trails. Confident in her advantage, she pushed hard where it was safe to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final stage was short\u2014under two minutes\u2014but technically challenging, especially toward the end. Without live timing available, Amy rode the last stage assuming she still held a lead, but maintained intensity to secure the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Historic Third National Championship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWinning my third USA Cycling Enduro Mountain Bike National Championship was such a relief. The women\u2019s field is getting stronger every year, so holding onto a title is always tougher than winning it the first time!\u201d said Amy, now a three-time national champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Amy Morrison for her incredible achievement at the 2022 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, solidifying her status as a top enduro mountain bike<\/strong><\/a> athlete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: <\/strong>Welcome Amy to Polygon Team<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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