US Gravity Nationals 2012 - Gwin and Harmony win DH

Jul 22, 2012
by Ian Hylands  
Aaron Gwin winning the USA Cycling National DH Championships.

Top 5 Men

1. Aaron Gwin 2:09.99
2. Neko Mulally 2:13.14
3. Eliot Jackson 2:16.81
4. Logan Binggeli 2:17.19
5. Kevin Littlefield 2:18.34

Top 5 Women

1. Jacqueline Harmony 2:36.6
2. Melissa Buhl 2:45.93
3. Jaime Rees 2:53.54
4. Lauren Daney 2:56.30
5. Katie Holden 3:00.21

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72 Comments
  • 19 1
 Yeah Eliot! Killing it! Representing!!!!!
  • 12 1
 I'm really happy for Elliot, he's such a nice a kool dude. Congrats Elliot.
  • 5 0
 Even though the women are substantially slower than the men they would all whoop my ass and are still greatly talented. Ride on!
  • 10 1
 as long as gwin is in the race 2nd place is the new 1st place
  • 1 0
 hell yeah eliot! hes killin it!
  • 13 5
 Okay, so Gwin is us national Champ which means he gets to wear the champ jersey next season. He's looking good to get the overall WC title....If he snags that and World Champs then I'm gonna be so so stoked to see everyones face
  • 8 16
flag fantaman (Jul 22, 2012 at 15:47) (Below Threshold)
 No Gwin is not gonna wear the national champs jersey at all next season,he just wears his normal riding jersey with the stars & stripes on his arm for being national champ in this world cup season.
  • 4 9
flag KennyKillsIt (Jul 22, 2012 at 15:54) (Below Threshold)
 Oh right! Well maybe two arms then
  • 61 7
 You are no longer a canadian sirSmile
  • 5 3
 lol Might look weird honestly
  • 2 5
 Im sure he will be wearing it NEXT year, seeing how Niko was wearing the jersey this year and he was fastest LAST year!! DUH
  • 2 1
 From what I understand Neko had to wear it even though he technically wasn't National Champ, he was still the fastest and if he didn't he was fined. Guess we will see what happens if Gwin wins Worlds as well.
  • 9 1
 WOAH WOAH WOAH WOAH, did that say Gwin won? I can hardly believe it, are you sure these are accurate?
  • 6 6
 Take note Americans: The World championship supercedes a national title. Therefore, should a national champion win the world championship he/she will display that jersey exclusively. Meaning: No national sleeve on the rainbow stripes.
  • 8 6
 A Canadian suggested that........
  • 4 0
 if you like it or not, he is right Wink
  • 5 0
 Can't believe people took me serious on the two arm bit Facepalm
  • 1 1
 8.4.3 The National Championship jersey must be worn by the holder when competing in events of the relevant discipline, unless eligible to wear the jersey of World Champion or event/series leader.

Welp, shoulda used google earlier, haha. That solves that and cripps was right.
  • 2 1
 That's funny, I care and the last time I pinched myself I deducted that I do in fact exist.
  • 2 1
 Ah don't worry about it, Giant. He's another one of those pissy kids with not much going on off the internet.
  • 1 0
 Wen Gwin upset the apple cart last year demolishing everyone, I didn't really like him an just wanted him to lose. But after reading and watching interviews with him in the off season he grew on me. Now I can't wait to see him win. He's an awesome rider who seems to be really down to earth and willing to leave it all out on the hill in pursuit of his goal to be the best. That he is right now. Go Gwin.
  • 1 0
 Trotter, whenever someone comes out of the wood works like he did and upsets the normal order of things, I think its human nature to not like that person, especially when you already have your favorites to win, haha. Its awesome you're a fan now because it shows that you care more about the limits at which the sport can be pushed rather than what name you want to see in the number 1 spot. The same thing happened with myself when I completely lost all track of mtbing for a couple of years and then joined up again to see all these new guys I had never heard of, just dominating. Now some of them are my favorite riders to watch. That's the natural order of things, I'm assuming anyways, haha. norris- that's so cool you're one of the best in your high school because that means so much in the real world! Its even more awesome that your self esteem is so low that you have to prove yourself to a bunch of people you've never met on the internet!
  • 10 0
 Congrats Mrs. Harmony! Well deserved!
  • 5 0
 Jackie CRUSHED IT!!! 9+ seconds on everyone else! Nice work and way to represent AZ.
  • 4 0
 heck yea, go jackie go!
  • 1 1
 Nice for Jackson!!
  • 9 0
 Lauren Daney-God Damn shes hot!!!!
  • 11 1
 no shit gwin won
  • 8 0
 Neko!! Every year he is getting better, keep shredding! Reading PA baby!
  • 8 2
 gwin has set all controls to autopilot, enjoy the flight folks.
  • 5 0
 has he ever not won a race?
  • 1 0
 Champery, world cup last year, crashes and makes way for danny hart to finish 11 seconds ahead Wink
  • 4 0
 How bout that Kevin Littlefield eh? Jr beating most of the pro men's field! His training is paying off. Off to world champs for him!
  • 2 0
 See Gwin ride, See Gwin win, Can he not help being faster? He'll win the next two WC's, the Worlds and dominate for seasons to come. The other top guys must be demoralized by his natural talent to let go the brakes a few seconds more.
  • 5 0
 Huge props to elliot! killer riding!
  • 6 1
 Nekos killing it ....not bad for a pa shredder.
  • 4 0
 I don't care if Gwin is from the States, Canada or the moon. He IS killing it and seems like a really nice dude.
  • 1 0
 My feelings exactly.
  • 5 0
 Lauren Daney. That is all.
  • 4 0
 Grats to Aaron! but what happened to Strobel?
  • 3 0
 Strobel crashed hardcore in his race run.
  • 3 2
 Gwin won't win the worlds...he'll bottle it. Gee Atherton will take that one, although i would love to see Stevie Peat win it one more time before retirement #wishfulthinkingbrit
  • 1 0
 I fancy Hill for the worlds. The way he's coming back the timing will be perfect. And he does love the 1 off shit or bust race to be world champ.
  • 1 0
 Id like to see the hartman win myself, seems like a nice guy, pins it, rides giant, and whips like a slavedriver Smile
  • 6 5
 THAT'S GWINTASTIC!!! and all props to Neko, always getting better!!! You are just amazing to ride the course w/o a chain to make third in the Q!
  • 2 0
 Eliot is sooo much fun to watch. Throws style in even in his race run. One of my favorite riders for sure.
  • 3 0
 Nice job Jaime Rees an Kevin Littlefield!! Repin Washington state tuff!
  • 2 0
 Congrats to Eliot Jackson!! My favorite rider!
  • 3 0
 Yeah Eliot!
  • 2 1
 ~2-3min downhills, I need to visit the southern mountains, never see that in the Rockies
  • 2 0
 hm, miss Daney is getting faster and faster Razz c'mon girl! Smile
  • 1 0
 THanks so much for reporting Ian. Hope you get to ride Pisgah Forest while you're there. But I know you won't.
  • 1 0
 Oh yes I will, shooting in and around Brevard til the end of the week!
  • 1 0
 Perfect. In the heart of all the best. Enjoy it. Hope you ride as much as you shoot.
  • 3 1
 JS7 My favorite rider!!
  • 4 3
 Why is everyone's socks so high?
  • 7 0
 Uh oh fashion police!
  • 1 1
 they're used in the place of shin guards Wink
  • 1 0
 Lol fashion po. I love it lol
  • 1 0
 Several times I've kicked a flying rock between my shoes and shin guards, pisses me off. So I do that now.
  • 1 0
 Yes Jackson you beast!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 What was the controversy with niko? Never quite understood.
  • 1 0
 its neko. uci recognized his fastest time last year as the winner even though he wasnt able to ride in the "elite" class because he was a junior....yet he raced in the DS as a "elite." USAC still recognized Logan as the winner from last year though. Neko had to wear the stars and stripes on his sleeves at the WC's or face fines from the UCI
  • 1 0
 I think Lauren Daney won.......
  • 1 0
 yea elliot reppin thousand oak
  • 1 0
 Top 2 Ladies are from AZ way to represent gals!
  • 1 0
 Jackie Harmony for WORLD DOMINATION!
  • 1 0
 100% wicked riding this weekend so much fun to watchSalute
  • 1 0
 so stoked for you Jackie!! You didn't just win, you crushed it!
  • 1 0
 m77ranger ...melissa is a AZ girl too.
  • 1 0
 congrats 1.2 thats how Arizona rolls.
  • 1 0
 I really like Yeti's team







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