US Gravity Nationals 2012 - Day 2 Practice

Jul 20, 2012
by Ian Hylands
 
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Aaron Gwin wasn t here yesterday but was one of the first on the track today. First run taking the time to manual and look at the camera.
  Aaron Gwin wasn't here yesterday, but was one of the first on the track today. First run, taking the time to speed manual and look at the camera.

USAC National Champ Logan Binggeli checks out the first little drop on the track.
  US National Champ Logan Binggeli checks out the first little drop on the track...

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...and then jumps it all the way to the bottom...

USAC Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain North Carolina
  Today saw a few more spectators on the course..

Kevin Aiello taking some turns through the trees.
  Kevin Aiello taking some turns through the trees.

Neko Mulally charging down the high line through the rocks
  Neko Mulally, charging down the high line through the rocks

With last nights rain and the number of riders on the track today things were starting to get a little more slick.
  With last nights rain and the number of riders on the track today, things were starting to get a little more slick.

Specialized rider Brad Benedict taking a look through the rocks looking for anything to make it easier...
  Specialized rider Brad Benedict taking a look through the rocks, looking for anything to make it easier. The rock garden here is relatively flat, so any mistake will take you out of the race.

Cole Picchiottino up and over and looking incredibly smooth again today.
  Cole Picchiottino, up and over and looking incredibly smooth again today.

USAC Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain North Carolina
USAC Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain North Carolina
  A few different riders all jumping the same line, some higher, and some lower, but all ending up in the same place.

USAC Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain North Carolina
Bubba pinned through the trees and jumping into a berm. Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain North Carolina
  Bubba pinned through the trees and jumping into a berm. Gravity Nationals at Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Gwin whipping hard over the hip. You can pretty much guarantee he won t be doing this on Sunday.
  Gwin, whipping over the hip, you can pretty much guarantee he won't be doing this on Sunday.

Today was a shorter day of practice, check back tomorrow for photos from practice and pro qualifying.

19 Comments

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flag Ollie-J (Jul 20, 2012 at 21:55)
 Put some steeze in that whip.
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flag superspencer (Jul 21, 2012 at 9:04)
 I think Gwin will win by 16 seconds or something stipid
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flag Dlongb13 (Jul 21, 2012 at 6:53)
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Dude Ethan Quehl sending that gap huge!!
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flag skierdud89 (Jul 20, 2012 at 23:36)
 Do you think it's awkward when Neko and Logan are around each other? haha
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flag slayemf (Jul 21, 2012 at 9:45)
 We got a tone of rain in Charlotte yesterday, much more than a lot, enough to make a mall roof colapse. Hopefully it will be in great condition for those guys and gals to crush it. Hate that I am going to miss it. I live in Charlotte NC and it is only like two hours away. This thing called work..Yeah Gwin will win. Let the role keep rolling along for him. Maybe next year I can get there.
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flag wildwood (Jul 20, 2012 at 23:39)
 I hope Neko's faster than Logan...AGAIN. It would be cool to see Duncan Riffle up top too. And if we're betting money there's only one way to Gwin. Should be sick!
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flag kaimbell90 (Jul 20, 2012 at 22:01)
 Yeeeee mah boy Cole lookin good out there.
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flag malathion (Jul 21, 2012 at 11:50)
 learned to ski at Beech and it's so cool they're hosting this. on my way to Pisgah next month and i'll definitely be making a stop here. these photos have me super stoked. the whole mountain is like a bunny slope compared to what Gwin is used to devouring and if he doesn't dominate then it'll be a sign of the apocalypse.
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flag ktmman143 (Jul 21, 2012 at 9:29)
 No clue who cole p is but if he's a junior x then come race day everyone else will know who Jay fesperman is. And the shaw brothers
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flag brule Mod Plus (Jul 20, 2012 at 23:00)
 Nice pics Ian! Race day is gonna be pretty rad!
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flag stikmanglaspell (Jul 21, 2012 at 7:39)
 Any pics of luca shaw? Or other juniors? Seems like someone has a hardon for cole p only! Hahaha
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flag steveo54 (Jul 22, 2012 at 15:38)
 Neko rocking the Red White and Blue! Keep ripping and reppin our home town Reading PA.
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flag tfl2u2 (Jul 21, 2012 at 5:32)
 Driving up on Sunday to watch the race. Lets go Gwin!
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flag downhiller317303 (Jul 21, 2012 at 10:16)
 i qualifided for it but dont hav the money to race
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flag jut8 Plus (Jul 21, 2012 at 6:09)
 Awesome photos! Got of Little Phil ripping it up?!
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flag jdylandean (Jul 20, 2012 at 22:38)
 Hell ya! Bubba gettin some! Wish i was there!!
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flag panzer103 (Jul 21, 2012 at 6:57)
 Aww, they had rain. We need some of that.
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flag NikiS (Jul 20, 2012 at 22:25)
 Looks like a sick track!
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flag FrostJismGinge (Jul 21, 2012 at 9:03)
 logan bingelli is a choad.
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