The 16-year-old competed in Killington, Vermont
Asa Vermette rides through the forest during the U.S. Open on Sunday in Killington, Vermont. Vermette finished second on the pro men’s race. (Courtesy Joshua Vermette)
Asa Vermette stepped up his riding to finish second in The Fox U.S. Open of Mountain Biking on Sunday in Killington, Vermont. The 16-year-old finished third last year at the same event.
This year Vermette won $7,500 for his runner-up finish on his downhill bike in an event which 94 riders competed. He was only one second behind 31-year-old winner Dakotah Martin.
“I’m so stoked to get second in the U.S. Open in pro men’s race,” Vermette said. “It was such a cool experience racing with the top World Cup dudes and practicing with them!
Vermette’s finish is no surprise after a season full of success. The teenager from Durango has won 13 events this year, including eight events in a row that he started in from June 25 to Sept. 9.
