Hubner Dominates the West! 2026 NATC Rounds 5 & 6 Recap

“Rounds 5 and 6 in Colorado were an absolute blast! Saturday started out well with some solid riding until about halfway through the first loop, when I crashed and aggravated an old ankle injury that left me sore and hesitant on the larger obstacles, but luckily, strong riding through the technical sections gave me a big enough gap over the competition. Sunday got off to a rocky start after some silly mistakes in the easier sections resulted in four fives and left me trailing, but fortunately, I was able to buckle down, put together my best loop of the day, and come away with the win. My bike ran fantastically all weekend at high elevation—thank you, Beta, for providing the best bike out there!”

“The first 2 round of the NATC seasons in West Virginia were very difficult and fun. It was my first full weekend riding the expert line, and I didn’t have any expectations. My goal was to attempt every section and ride for the clean, and I did that. I rode the best I could and had a good time. I surprised myself with a 5th on Saturday and a 6th on Sunday. The bike worked amazingly. The Beta Sincro 300 handled the rocky creeks really well and the big ups, too. Overall, it was a good weekend, I gained a lot of confidence, and found points to work on. Thank you, Beta USA, for giving me this opportunity, and JT Harper for catching my bike all weekend and keeping me hydrated. Big thanks to my mom and Dad for making this all possible.”

“Hot, dry, altitude… was the theme for the weekend at Turkey Rock. Saturday I sprained my lower back on the first loop and didn’t really feel myself, resulting in a P2. Sunday was more of the same, but I felt much better. Started the day with a 2-point loop. Sections started to degrade, and the remaining loops I added a few more points, resulting in another P2.

I enjoyed seeing the kids progress as well as win their classes. My Sincro worked flawlessly as always. Huge Thank You to Tim and Beta USA for supplying me with the best bikes and support. Now I head back east to defend my title in the D6 Pro class until the National finals in October.”

“The sections on both days provided plenty of challenge, and despite there being so much rock, the variety made the trials incredibly fun. Saturday started with a bit of a struggle, as the first two sections had my number—accounting for 26% of my total points—but my recent practice paid off as I rode much calmer than in previous rounds and knocked 10 points off my first loop. I felt even better on Sunday as I grew more comfortable with the terrain, and while I was on track for an excellent third loop, I fell into a hole for a five, only to realize in the next section that the crash had knocked my fuel line loose. Mentally, I was proud to recover from that setback, focusing on each section to minimize the damage and turning in cleans or ones where I had previously carded threes, ultimately finishing P1 both days to wrap up the West Coast Title! The new gear looks great, flows more air than traditional trials gear, and easily accommodates my knee guards. I just wish we had more than three loops because I was really gelling with the bike and the terrain and wanted to keep riding! I can’t thank Beta USA and the Trials Team enough—Chris Cullins made my pit stops seamless, Cole Cullins ensured I had everything I needed to be at my best, and I am excited to keep practicing for the final rounds.

“Rounds 5 and 6 at Turkey Rock, Colorado are in the books, and I came away with a P3 finish both days and a lot to be proud of. Adjusting to a different minder each day took some time, but I found my rhythm as each day progressed, and while the high traction of the rocks—especially on the downhills—took some getting used to, I improved with every loop, put together some really successful rides in the technical sections, and gained a lot of confidence with my splatters. My bike ran flawlessly at altitude, leaving me free to focus entirely on the terrain, and seeing my progress with our setups since New Mexico was incredibly encouraging. Armed with two third-place finishes and a weekend full of learning, I’m ready to carry this momentum into next weekend’s NextGen rounds in Arizona, and send a huge thank you as always to Beta USA and everyone who makes these weekends possible!”

“Colorado was a very good event for me. My bike felt great during Thursday and Friday practice, and on Saturday, I felt good all day and had a lot of fun riding. I also rode well and felt strong on Sunday; my loop scores improved throughout the day, which I was very happy about. I was able to win both Saturday and Sunday, securing the Western Championship. I’m incredibly happy with how my bike performed all weekend, and I’m excited for Ohio!”

“Rounds 5 and 6 at Turkey Rock featured incredible mountain terrain with massive elevation changes, and after making a bike adjustment on Thursday, I felt confident heading into the weekend. However, a late crash on Friday took the wind out of my sails, and I spent most of Saturday rebuilding my confidence before finally feeling like myself again on the third loop, ultimately finishing 13th while also battling some heat-related cramping. On Sunday, I came in mentally refreshed, rode with much better confidence, and finished 10th overall. The traction on the rocks was unbelievable—providing incredible grip on the climbs but feeling like sandpaper on the descents when the rubber side wasn’t down! The torque of the Beta 300 4T made a massive difference, pulling me cleanly up the big steps even at altitude.”