Max Jones

in 1998

Max Jones

  • Promoter of the Great Flume Race, Lake Tahoe, Nevada (9 years). Rebuilt this scenic trail and the 26-mile Flume Loop in 1983 specifically for biking. This trail now sees about 70,000 uses per summer.
  • NORBA board of trustees rider representative 1989-91.
  • Taught Racing/Riding Clinics at races and bike shops across North America for KONA Mountain bikes 1992-97.
  • Tahoe Rim Trail Board member since Sept. 1997.
  • Team Manager for the U.S. National Worlds Team 1995-98.
  • KONA Professional Team Manager 1992-97.
  • Professional cross-country racer 1984-96.
  • Competed in 1984-1991 Senior National Championships.
  • US National Team member 1990, 1992, 1993.
  • Second in the 1986 National Championships.
  • First overall 1986 Fat Tire Bike Week Stage Race.
  • Third in the 1988 National Championship Series.
  • Fourth in the 1989 National Finals.
  • Third in the 1989 World Cup Finals.
  • Fifth in the 1990 World Championships.
  • 1992 and 1993 Veteran National Champion.
  • 1992 finished fifth in the Veteran World Championships.
  • 1997 finished eighth in the Master World Championships 40-49.
  • 1998 Inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame & Museum