Scott Enduro Cup 2017: Deer Valley Resort - Day 1 Recap

Aug 28, 2017
by Enduro Cup  
Partly cloudy skies and breezy summers temps welcomed the final race of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. Over 200 athletes were treated to four stages of fast and loose trails on day one of the two-day event.

Cody Kelley races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Cody Kelley races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Angelica Ramirez races the pro women discipline on stage four of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Angelica Ramirez races the pro women discipline on stage four of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Naish Ulmer races the pro men s discipline on stage two of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Naish Ulmer races the pro men's discipline on stage two of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Hailey Schiff races the expert women discipline on stage four of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Hailey Schiff races the expert women discipline on stage four of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


A pair of Utah natives, Cody Kelley and Angelica Ramirez, lead their respective pro/open divisions through the first day of competition.

Brandon Lesniak races the expert men s discipline on stage four of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Brandon Lesniak races the expert men's discipline on stage four of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Daniel Hebert races the expert men s discipline on stage four of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Daniel Hebert races the expert men's discipline on stage four of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Cody Kelley races the pro men s discipline on stage four of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Cody Kelley races the pro men's discipline on stage four of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


The opening day challenged riders on Deer Valley’s tough terrain of TG, Twist & Shout, Devo, and Thieves Forest.

Kaden Pulley races the expert men s discipline on stage two of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Kaden Pulley races the expert men's discipline on stage two of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, courtesy Enduro Cup)


Bailey Gard races the expert men s discipline on stage two of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Bailey Gard races the expert men's discipline on stage two of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, courtesy Enduro Cup)


Trevyn Newpher races the pro men s discipline on stage two of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Trevyn Newpher races the pro men's discipline on stage two of the Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT on August 26, 2017. (Photo: Sean Ryan, courtesy Enduro Cup)


Holden Archie races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Holden Archie races stage tow of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Kelley, the 2017 overall points leader, finds himself in familiar territory - leading the pack. He sits in first place with more than a 40-second cushion heading into the final day of the season. After posting the best time on each of the four stages, he recorded an overall time of 18:02.498. Kelley will look for his third win of the season after topping the podium in Moab and Sun Valley.

Julien Markewitz races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Julien Markewitz races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Nick Weekes races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Nick Weekes races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Ramirez, leading the women’s pro/open division, is building on an impressive 2017 circuit in her home state. She enters Deer Valley in fifth place in overall points coming off her best race, a fourth place finish in Sun Valley. Ramirez finished in the top three of all four stages, including winning the final two of the day for an overall time of 21:05.800. She continues to carry momentum with her from the 2016 season, as well, when she won the expert division. Now competing with the pros, Ramirez will look to add another first place finish to her resumé.

Anne Galyean races stage 4 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Anne Galyean races stage four of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Blake Sommer races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Blake Sommer races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Teddy Jaramillo races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Teddy Jaramillo races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


A decisive day two is set to kick off with pro and expert riders descending approximately 3,600 vertical feet before the 2017 overall series winner and Deer Valley stage winner are crowned.

Parker Degray races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Parker Degray races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)


Naish Ulmer races stage 2 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Naish Ulmer races stage two of round four in the Pro Division of the 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City, UT on Aug 26th, 2017. (Photo: Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup)



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