Spartanburg, SC. DuBois & King’s Scott Bourcier, PE, managed to cut his previous record down by more than 40 minutes in the “Assault on Mount Mitchell” bicycle race. The 41st edition of the annual race took place on Monday, May 16. The course is largely uphill and winds its 103 miles through the Blue Ridge Parkway. 850 riders from around the world entered the race, one of the most grueling races in the southeast. The race is roughly 10,000 feet of uphill climb. The winning rider completed the race in 5 hours, 16 minutes. Scott finished in 6 hours, 43 minutes. Other notable cyclists included NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. The proceeds from the event benefit the Spartanburg Freewheelers Association, a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy for bicycle safety and education of area cyclists.
Scott is a dedicated cyclist (approximately 7,000 miles/year) and when he is not riding his bicycle, he is a full-time project manager and senior civil engineer working out of the firm’s Bedford, New Hampshire office. Congratulations Scott!