Results: Scott Enduro Cup at Canyons Resort

Jul 20, 2014 at 10:18
by Enduro Cup  
Photo by Mike Schirf Open Women s EnduroCupMTB Podium


After an incredible day of racing, the third and final stop of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by GoPro took place at Canyons Resort on Saturday, July 19 as a stop on the North American Enduro Tour. Elite riders from across the world competed on 17.2 miles of trail with 3,200 vertical descending feet of sharp switchbacks, off-camber rooty single track, and the bike park flow trail.

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

This race marks the third year Canyons Resort has hosted the Enduro Cup which truly ignited the Enduro movement in Utah. The Park City area is the world's first and only International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Gold-Level Ride Center. The course at Canyons Resort required riders to have the endurance to sustain energy while pedaling on non-timed transfer stages and impeccable skill to charge down the steep, technical timed descents.

Heather Irmiger explained, "I love the transfer stages here, meandering up through the Aspens, socializing with friends, and I had a blast hanging out with the girls."

In the Open Women's category, Irmiger (21:49.45) and Margaret Gregory (21:53.61) were neck-and-neck with less than four seconds between first and second place. Local Park City rider, Ileana Anderson with 2nd Track Sports, sped into third place with the time 22:38.95.

"I competed in all three of the Enduro Cup races, and Canyons Resort was my favorite," exclaimed Anderson. "It's great exposure for Park City having this caliber of riders from across the world."

Photo by Mike Schirf Open Men s EnduroCupMTB Podium


In the Open Men's division, the top three athletes finished within 20 seconds of each other. Staking his claim on first place with the fastest time of the day was Mitch Ropelato (18:39.89), closely followed by Damien Oton (18:54.33) and Aaron Bradford (18:58.60).

"It's all about racing fast and taking chances," Bradford claimed.

The Open category podium winners received $2,500 total in prize money divided evenly between men and women. The top three riders in each Amateur and Junior category received gear from sponsors. Both spectators and athletes could also view live timing results throughout the race on ItsYourRace.com and the ItsYourRace App.

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

"Timing worked great and the app is awesome to use once you come through each timed stage," described Mallory Burda who raced the Open Women's division.

Riders not only competed to win the Canyons Resort race, but also to claim the overall Scott Enduro Cup presented by GoPro series title. The series featured stops in Moab, UT, Sun Valley, ID, and Canyons Resort, UT. By maintaining consistent finishes at all three stops, Beth Roberts earned the overall championship for women. Aaron Bradford sustained his momentum of success to win the men's overall championship title.

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

"We had an amazing season and are looking forward to building upon our success for next year," remarked Event Director, Ben Nelson. " The overall vibe of this race was great because Canyons Resort is a very fun family environment and people come here to have a really good time."

At the base area, a festival-style sponsor village, DJ, announcers, Sierra Nevada beer garden, and BBQ provided prime entertainment for friends and fans. Riders and spectators also had the chance to enter a raffle which raised $1760 benefitting the Mountain Trails Foundation of Park City, Utah. Raffle prizes were donated by Scott, GoPro, ENVE, SRAM, GEAX, and Goal Zero.

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Canyons Resort Top Results

Open Men
1.) Mitch Ropelato (18:39.89)
2.) Damien Oton (18:54.33)
3.) Aaron Bradford (18:58.60)

Open Women
1.) Heather Irmiger (21:49.45)
2.) Margaret Gregory (21:53.61)
3.) Ileana Anderson (22:38.95)

AM Men 19-29
1.) Matt Terry (21:14.66)
2.) Beau Hennings (21:22:65)
3.) Kyle Wehmanen (21:23.16)

AM Men 30-39
1.) Zak Brown (21:22.75)
2.) Steve LeBlanc (21:36.57)
3.) Drew Billington (21:41.242)

AM Men 40+
1.) Sam Fox (21:27.46)
2.) Mark Kugel (21:48.53)
3.) Geoff Maliska (21:52.47)

AM Women
1.) Heather Thiry (27:39.32)
2.) Kelsey Olson (28:23.89)
3.) Lyndie Saville (29:03.26)

Junior Men
1.) Josh Snow (20:49.83)
2.) Jaren Lockwood (20:59.49)
3.) Evan DeGray (21:20.67)

Overall Series Winners
Open Men, Aaron Bradford
Open Women, Beth Roberts


Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

Photo by Jay Dash EnduroCupMTB

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6 Comments
  • 8 0
 Looks like ropelato should start racing enduro!
  • 2 0
 Nice job everybody! Hope to race this next year for sure!
  • 2 0
 Kyle Strait hit the jackpot.
  • 1 0
 Open Women 1-2 were only different by 3.16 seconds!
  • 1 1
 No love for the overall winners?!
  • 1 0
 It's listed directly below the "junior men" result







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