Pro GRT Downhill #2 at Plattekill, Day 1

May 22, 2010 at 0:03
May 22, 2010
by Ian Hylands
 
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The first real day of practice at the Pro GRT #2 at Plattekill, New York was sunny and dry with a plethora of top pros in attendance, including Bryn Atkinson and Tracy Moseley, looking to defend their titles after winning round one of the Pro GRT #1 in Port Angeles.

Photos and more info inside

The course is in great shape and tomorrow's practice and seeding run should be interesting. Most riders agreed that the track was good, Tracy Moseley - "the course was good, a little loose at the end, some turns were getting blown out by the end of the day, I like it!"

Tracy Moseley, 1st in Port Angeles
Tracy Moseley, 1st in Port Angeles

Trek World Racing's Neko Mulally was on the course showing off his new cast after breaking his arm at the last Gravity East Race 3 weeks ago.

Neko Mulally
Neko Mulally

Bryn Atkinson, 1st in Port Angeles
Bryn Atkinson, 1st in Port Angeles

Justin Leov, 2nd in Port Angeles
Justin Leov, 2nd in Port Angeles

Luke Strobel, 3rd in Port Angeles
Luke Strobel, 3rd in Port Angeles

Jill Kintner, 3rd in Port Angeles
Jill Kintner, 3rd in Port Angeles

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42 Comments

  • + 10
flag northwestdhdad Plus (May 21, 2010 at 20:02)
 Wish I was there to MC it. Keep us updated Ian! (Tweet tweet!)
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flag downlink (May 22, 2010 at 0:28)
 Woah, these guys have mad skillz
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flag bikounet (May 22, 2010 at 4:01)
 Come on Luke Big Grin
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flag Pitcrew (May 22, 2010 at 6:57)
 The Banshee and KHS guys are rocking Dorado's. Couple of people are using Boxxers(think Rich Rude is? I know hes riding the new Demo..) I hope it rains a little tomorrow, makes Platty that much more fun to race in the mud. tup
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flag daisycutter (May 22, 2010 at 3:58)
 The 40 is the best dh fork out. The 2011 should be even better. That course is great, its nice to see Platty get its due.
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flag ridinfree0freeridin (May 22, 2010 at 2:03)
 everyone rocking the 40s... interesting
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flag bigburd (May 22, 2010 at 2:30)
 2 teams are , not quite every one
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flag drumdemon101 (May 22, 2010 at 11:59)
 well all the pictures in this article are.
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flag Waldon83 (May 22, 2010 at 18:39)
 So what, 4 riders out of about 70 have 40's . . . . and ?
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flag CraiGee (May 23, 2010 at 8:30)
 2nd guy down, dont see that he has any 40s...
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flag ridinfree0freeridin (May 23, 2010 at 17:13)
 top 4 riders outta 70 btw Razz

2nd guy down rides for trek, so he does have 40s also Smile

i didnt mean it in that kind of way though, more a kind of interesting way that 1, the winning racers were on 40s, and/or 2. that the article only shows riders riding on 40s. probably just fluke, but you never know Razz just my 2 cents...
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flag CraiGee (May 24, 2010 at 10:06)
 i love 40s, just having a laugh Smile
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flag mcap (May 23, 2010 at 19:28)
 Dude, I was there this weekend, just got back home. Sick place, tough conditions with last night/early am rain, ended up being a good day
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flag flatlineA5 (May 22, 2010 at 0:37)
 Got a few POD's there.
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 22, 2010 at 6:08)
 thanks! Off for day two and seeding runs etc. Weather isn't quite as nice today, and they're saying chance of a shower tomorrow...
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flag runner (May 22, 2010 at 12:56)
 I can't wait to watch the pros tomorrow, this is a great course to spectate (and ride tup ).
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flag motorcrosser12 (May 23, 2010 at 3:09)
 I would say POD's for all of them but that topless guy ruins it, or is it just me?
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 23, 2010 at 3:56)
 It's not just you, but you need to know that if he didn't break his arm 3 weeks ago the topless guy would probably be on the podium. What do you have against a guy with his shirt off? If it was a girl you'd probably be stoked...
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flag motorcrosser12 (May 23, 2010 at 6:05)
 LOL i dont have anything against this guy Smile If it was a girl then i would be stoked lol. Good point about saying he would be on the podium if he didn't brake his arm!
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flag trevpratt (May 23, 2010 at 21:51)
 transition's kits are super classy, fuck power ranger suits till the day i die.
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 22, 2010 at 6:16)
 My mistake, seeding run is tomorrow morning, race in the afternoon. Today is just practice...
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 23, 2010 at 20:20)
 Finals photos and more info here ianhylands.pinkbike.com/blog/P-KillFinal.html
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flag fyberglass (May 23, 2010 at 8:23)
 I'm new to dh... what brand of shoes is leov wearing?
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flag juzio6 (May 22, 2010 at 0:09)
 nice Smile
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flag Canonboy (May 22, 2010 at 4:59)
 Top class photos as usual Ian, hope Tracy gets the win....
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flag eviljames (May 22, 2010 at 20:18)
 Ian Hylands rocks the lens! Props on the photos.
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flag motorcrosser12 (May 22, 2010 at 8:29)
 POD'S for all of them apart from the guy without a shirt!
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flag konagod272 (May 22, 2010 at 10:27)
 Haha im here right now! Gotta love the wifi in the parking lot!
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flag Pitcrew (May 22, 2010 at 15:22)
 lucky, my Ipod doesnt like to connect to it when im there...
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 22, 2010 at 7:15)
 Rich Rude is running a boxxer, yes.
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flag Pitcrew (May 22, 2010 at 15:23)
 Thought so. Are you by chance do any pics of the Sport class tmw?
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 22, 2010 at 16:19)
 depends how things go, I haven't even looked at the course yet...
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flag ollieF (May 22, 2010 at 0:33)
 Neko for the win
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flag superkat (May 23, 2010 at 0:41)
 That shot of Jill is insane! Nice work.
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flag BrownBomber369 (May 22, 2010 at 22:31)
 SHUT UP AND RIDE!
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flag Tommyalba44 (May 22, 2010 at 11:30)
 Smile
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flag timmyelle (May 22, 2010 at 5:47)
 platty is so sick
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flag daisycutter (May 23, 2010 at 18:51)
 the big s makes them
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flag Sound (May 22, 2010 at 12:49)
 POD's Smile
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flag ziggyzuggy (May 22, 2010 at 18:05)
 fox all the way
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flag RideOrDie69 (May 22, 2010 at 1:37)
 Deecent
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