Underworld Cup: Day 2 - Practice, People and Seeding Runs

Apr 27, 2013 at 23:00
by Paris Gore  
I like trees too.
  Welcome to Wershington. Word has it that some vermin chewed through the timing wire. Running test runs tonight, should be good tomorrow. Wonder if it was this guy?

Shuttle dog
  Shuttle dog

First in last out. Needles hucking to flat out of the shuttle rig.
  First in, last out. Needles hucking to flat out of the shuttle rig.

Monk dawg... this man is a legend. 26 years of wrenching on bikes. The names are legend Kintner Lopes Gwin. Just to name a few.
  Monk Dawg. This man is a legend - 26 years of wrenching on bikes. The names are legend: Kintner, Lopes, Gwin, just to name a few.

It s a short track and prime photo shooting spots are in high demand Paris Gore and Matt Delorme establishing dominance in Port Angeles. Paris had a bigger flash and took the W .
  It's a short track and prime photo shooting spots are in high demand: Paris Gore and Matt Delorme establishing dominance in Port Angeles. Paris had a bigger flash and took the "W".

Richie Rude is hard on wheels. Shaun Hughes trying to milk another day of training out of them tired dogs...
  Richie Rude is hard on wheels. Shaun Hughes trying to milk another day of training out of them tired dogs...

Hmmm no question as to what the line is in this section of track...
  Hmmm, no question as to what the line is in this section of track.

Top seed Stevie Smith over the roots before firing into the woods.
  Top seed: Stevie Smith over the roots before firing into the woods.

Troy Brosnan
  Troy Brosnan

Gwin it to win it. That s the saying but Stevie Smith ain t listening to that mantra when he s a short boat ride from home. It is NW dirt after all.
  Gwin it to win it. That's the saying, but Stevie Smith ain't listening to that mantra when he's a short boat ride from home. It is NW dirt, after all.

Casey Brown in flight.
  Casey Brown in flight.

More local flavor here in Port Angeles... heckling here is an art form. I may or may not have seen a helicopter or two on the track here last year -Jill Kintner.
  More local flavor here in Port Angeles... heckling here is an art form. "I may or may not have seen a helicopter or two on the track here last year" -Jill Kintner.

photo
  The man in black - Aaron Gwin. With a 12th in qualifying today he should have plenty left for tomorrow.

Local flavor at Dry Hill Carharts and flannel.
  Local flavor at Dry Hill: Carhartts and flannel.

photo

Still the best last name in racing Nick Beer.
  Still the best last name in racing: Nick Beer.

Bulldog staying low and fast.
  Bulldog staying low and fast.

Eye on the ball Mitch Ropelato getting some NW goodness.
  Eye on the ball: Mitch Ropelato getting some NW goodness.

Connor Fearon puttin the Supreme in the new Kona Operator.
  Connor Fearon puttin the 'Supreme' in the new Kona Operator.

Jared Graves
  Jared Graves

Graves Gettin after it out here in PA.
   Grubby Graves getting dirty here in PA. Graves took a while to shed that 4X weight, but now that he's trimmed up... He's no NW local but he's feeling it.

Stevie Smith is pretty used to the terrain here in comparison to Vancouver Island. Roots loam and rocks.
  Stevie Smith is pretty used to the terrain here in comparison to Vancouver Island. Roots, loam and rocks.

Jill Kintner launching her way into taking the first spot in the women s category. Hopefully her winning streak will continue...
  Jill Kintner launching her way into taking the first spot in the women's category. Hopefully her winning streak will continue...

Fastest man on track today. Stevie Smith ahead of the game by 2 seconds. With the rain coming in and course conditions changing. Could Stevie take his second win in a row here
  Fastest man on track today. Stevie Smith ahead of the game by 2 seconds. With the rain coming in and course conditions changing, could Stevie take his second win in a row here?

Jill Kintner back from Sea Otter on fire with her double wins. Nearly 8 second ahead and ready to take her third win in a week.
  Jill Kintner, back from Sea Otter on fire with her double wins. Nearly 8 second ahead and ready to take her third win in a week.

Pro Men

1. Stevie Smith
2. Josh Bryceland
3. Brook MacDonald
4. Connor Fearon
5. Neko Mulally

Pro Women

1. Jill Kintner
2. Miranda Miller
3. Casey Brown
4. Jaime Hill
5. Jaime Rees

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68 Comments
  • 95 2
 Stevie! We're behind you buddy (and so is the rest of the field nyuk nyuk)!
  • 4 0
 Stevie canadian proud!
  • 2 0
 Ya STEVIE!!! your the best!
  • 49 1
 Cool, the local Carhartt, the only one not in pajamas.
  • 27 0
 Carhartt and flannel is the only way to ride, no need to buy work pants and riding pants!
  • 10 0
 For these guys riding pants are work pants. Carhartts FTW
  • 1 0
 I think it's one of those (Zoic) flannel riding shirts. But the Carharts are totally legit.
  • 41 12
 Hey Gwin, where's your 29er now? Smile
  • 18 2
 He left it at Sea Otter. This is a real DH track. Wink
  • 19 5
 Yes Fearon. He's gonna win. Delfs second.
  • 5 3
 hahaha ,yes of course ! Go ssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTttttteeeeeeeeeeevie ! and props Bryceland for eventually pulling it through
  • 14 3
 wheres all the 29ers???????????????
  • 9 2
 Sam Hill's dead...?
  • 2 37
flag scott-townes (Apr 28, 2013 at 6:35) (Below Threshold)
 R.I.P Sam Hill 1999-2013
  • 3 0
 neeeh , he s just a hater !
  • 5 1
 Hill will take fort Williams !!! Ill put a 6 pack on it
  • 1 0
 And maybe ste anne, but i'll put my cash on smith
  • 2 1
 everybody is tired of 650b and 29er articles and tests. leave it to cross country and trail dudes. here is the wild time, with lots of suspention travel and manly 26 wheels.
  • 10 2
 I'm not saying this out of favouritism or anything but Gwin suits the Specialized/Troy Lee kit more than the Trek/Royal one, I don't really like the Trek kit really, black kit and a black bike is so simple but effective
  • 3 4
 I was going to comment the exact opposite! No co-ordination or class in the logoing... just looks amateur. Mitch's Spesh kit is far nicer, more noticeable and ultimately cooler
  • 9 0
 Bigfoot was found wearing a I 3 Washington hat, presumably off a previous meal.
  • 16 0
 port angeles is a very squatchy area after all......
  • 8 0
 I love Jill! She's so amazing. Kicked ass at BMX, 4x and slalom and is now so determined to make dh her b*tch. Can't wait to see what the world cup holds!
  • 8 0
 Bryceland could be one to watch this year, many close calls last race season
  • 2 0
 That's truth if I ever heard it
  • 2 1
 If Bryceland ever learns to pedal like a man he could be a real threat. Amazing skills, but lazy pedaler (pedaller?).
  • 10 0
 How did the Claw go ??
  • 18 0
 Qualified 23rd, only 9.5 back
  • 4 0
 Thanks ! Did he throw any 3.6s on the way Wink
  • 8 1
 C'mon steeeevie!!!! Put that devinci to the test! I love mine, and see exactly how you can go that fast!
  • 7 0
 Yeeeaah Stevie!!
  • 6 1
 Pinkbike poll say's, Stevie Smith's are man!!
  • 6 2
 *our man
  • 6 1
 Bryceland for the win over gwin.
  • 5 1
 come on Josh Bryceland do it for the uk
  • 4 0
 Groovy - wish there was some way to watch it live.
  • 5 0
 Brook FTW !!!
  • 8 4
 Y U NO MAKE VIDEO??
  • 4 1
 Just wait.
  • 3 0
 Nanaimo say's GO Steve Smith
  • 3 0
 Claw in the top 25 with a bunch of World Cup guys!
  • 1 0
 i like how paris oversaturates his photos. it is not this sunny looking in the northwest. yes we do get some sun but its never that bright in the woods.
  • 3 1
 Where can we see full results?
  • 2 0
 NW Cup on Facebook.
  • 2 1
 Does anyone know why Sam Blenkinsop is still in NZ and not raced Sea Otter/ Underworld etc?
  • 5 0
 because he's still in NZ
  • 2 0
 Monk n Bulldawg! Nail it Stevie.
  • 11 8
 Jill's Gums. . . .
  • 4 3
 so monk is still with gwin? sorry if I'm late on finding this out.
  • 3 0
 No monk is the trek mechanic
  • 4 1
 No, still with Trek.
  • 3 2
 You shouldn't have to feel to say sorry here for asking a question. But I understand you are.
  • 1 0
 Kinda sad, I thought it would be almost required to have a mechanic follow you after such success. I know I would demand it.
  • 2 1
 Those photo captions are as awesome as the pictures! :-D
  • 3 1
 I hope Neko tears it up!
  • 1 0
 east coast ripper!!!!!
  • 2 1
 Give'r hell Stevie!!!! Um......Sam Hill? Does he still ride?
  • 2 0
 Canadians killin it!
  • 1 0
 Man. I am so stoked that racing season is back!
  • 1 0
 Stevie!!!!! YEAHH!!!
  • 1 1
 Diggin the warmth on gores post processing. Go Stevie and fearon!
  • 1 2
 Yeah Shauny!!!!! Come back and build my Rohloff wheel Razz
  • 1 0
 Rohloff haters neg propn me...
  • 1 2
 they )Gwin, Loopes etc.. should give him a dental plan AKA Monkey "Monk"
  • 1 4
 Really Gwin qualifying 12th all the bs around this dude and no wins on a Ligit Dh course
  • 2 0
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