Race Report and Video: Vittoria ESC New England DH 4 at Mount Snow

Mount Snow has a rich history in mountain bike racing - over the years Mount Snow has hosted NORBA races, National Championships and a World Cup. The track for this Vittoria ESC New England Series race featured the lower portion from one of those classic events. Starting out at Ego Alley the course went down multiple granite strewn ski trails and passed though the infamous Yardsale. The last section was all about speed and rocketing through the Fly Racing Speed Zone located just before the finish this weekend.

Racers welcome the variety of terrain the Vittoria ESC offers, this weekend featured a high speed, open race course. "It was a proper high speed track, and really pushes the capabilities of your bike. Your suspension is working top to bottom, it's like a motocross track, physical from the gate to the finish." Said Jordan Newth, who races for Specialized and 100%.



The Fog was thick for morning practice and it stuck around all day, not clearing up until racers got to the lower half of the track. At times the fog got so thick that visibility was limited to 25 feet. It made a cool dramatic effect and made for some nice shots though.



Jobson Chrisostomo of Defiant Racing is always smiling, even when he's washing the mud off after a sloppy race. Jobson makes great Brazilian BBQ so if you're ever at an ESC race be sure to stop by his pit for a sample - he is always eager to share and his food is sure to please.



First your bike, then yourself. 3rd place Defiant Racing Pro finisher Frederico Vieira turns the attention to himself after cleaning off his Intense M16C.



Patrol 110% racing's Pro Lauren Daney is super stoked for morning practice!



Lauren Daney's 110% racing Patrol.



A little pre race lift ride meditation.



2nd place amateur open female finisher Stacey Jimenez in the starting gate.



Mount Snow fun facts.



There were more than a few spots like this all down the track, it made for some interesting and challenging racing.



This rock roller is one of several on the track, Cat 2 40+ racer Erik Timmerman demonstrates how to properly navigate this feature.



There was plenty of mud to roost on this track. Stephen Wittek gets loose!



Ming Goetz goes down the rocky chute, one of the more technical spots on the track.



PJ Mihalick of Speed Legion racing races through the last technical woods section just before dropping into yard sale on his way to 5th of the day, Cat 1 30-39.



Giant CO-Factory racer Collin McBride has been having a great season with many podium finishes, and was hot on the tail of the top 2 finishers for 3rd place in Cat1 U18 this weekend.



ESC North American DH team junior Josh Ribeiro navigates yard sale on his way to a 2nd place finish. Josh is one of nine ESC juniors that have been racing UCI World Cups this year. Four of his teammates were away racing the Lenzerheide World Cup this weekend.



Ben Bodycoat is racing for Madkatz racing and Transition bikes, he came through 8 seconds up on Ribeiro earning him the W for this weekend. Ben has been on great form this year, showing he has what it takes to be a fierce competitor when he moves up to the Pro class. His training and dedication to racing has certainly paid off, and has not gone unnoticed.



Simone Croccolo is a Vermont native racing for Alpine Bike Works and Mutha Stuffers sandwich shop. This is her first year in the Pro class and Simone has decided to make it to as many events as possible. Coming off a 3rd place finish at her home mountain at Killington last weekend, Simone looks to be a competitive force in the future of Pro women's DH racing. She earned 2nd on the day.



The first place finisher for the Female Pro category is certainly no stranger to the podium. Lauren Daney is racing for Patrol 110% racing, Troy Lee Designs, and Deity. Despite a crash in yard sale, Lauren was able to hold on to finish ahead of her competition.
With her experience, a Pro GRT win, and some World Cup races under her belt, she makes for some very tough competitor.



Defiant Racing pro Frederico Vieira riding for Move TI and Gui Nutricionista is the 3rd pro finisher this weekend. Since moving to the US from Brazil, Frederico has quickly been making a name for himself as a top contender in the Pro racing circuit. Despite a few issues in his run he was able to finish with a solid 3rd place.



In his first year as a Pro DH racer, Jordan Daigle has had a very impressive season thus far. Already landing himself on the podium at Plattekill just a few weeks back, he finds himself in 2nd place after this weekend's race, his best Pro finish to date. Jordan races for Flatline Racing, Intense bikes, Fly racing, and Spank.



Isaac Allaire from Morrisville, VT has been a mainstay on the podium and it was only a matter of time before he took home the win. Blazing through the finish line 12 seconds up on his nearest competitor, he was the only racer of the day to finish in under 3 minutes, at 2:53.2! Isaac races for Transition bikes, Troy Lee Designs, Spank, Onza, HT, MRP, Fox and Chucks Bikes.

"Mount Snow put on a great track this year, it was really fast off the top with wide open ski hill sections that were really fun, especially when it started pouring rain all day Saturday into Sunday morning. The speed of the track suited me pretty well, as long as you could keep the wheels rolling fast! Managed to stay rubber side down during my race run and take home a win by a pretty decent margin. ESC has been killing it this with the venues!" - Isaac Allaire.



The fastest finishers of the day along with the Fly Racing speed zone winners.



The Junior's podium from left: Delaney KAVANAUGH-4th, Josh RIBEIRO-2nd, Ben BODYCOAT-1st, Collin MCBRIDE-3rd, Avi EHRLICH-5th



The Women's pro podium from left: Simone CROCCOLO-2nd, Lauren DANEY-1st.



The Men’s pro podium from left: Josh TIDMAN-4th, Jordan DAIGLE-2nd, Isaac ALLAIRE-1st, Frederico Vieira-3rd, jordan NEWTH-5th.



Words and Photos by Jason Scheiding. @JKSR

Results: https://www.rootsandrain.com/race4208/2016-jul-10-vittoria-esc-new-england-cup-dh-4-mount-snow-vt/

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Atlantic Downhill
May 22 Plattekill Gravity Open – Roxbury, NY
May 29 Mountain Creek UCI ProGRT – Vernon, NJ – USAC State Championship
June 5 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #1– Palmerton, PA
June 26 Plattekill– Roxbury, NY – USAC State Championship
Aug 14 Windham ProGRT – Windham, NY
Aug 28 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #6- USAC State Championship, Palmerton, PA
Oct 9 Plattekill– Roxbury, NY – New England and Atlantic DH Finals

New England Downhill
June 12 Pats Peak MTB Bike Festival- USAC State Championship – Henniker, NH
June 19 Thunder Mountain– Charlemont, MA
July 2 Killington East Coast Showdown #2– Killington, VT
July 10 Mount Snow – USAC State Championship, Dover, VT
July 24 Attitash Mountain East Coast Showdown #3- Bartlett, NH
July 31 Killington ProGRT– Killington, VT
Aug 7 Thunder Mountain East Coast Showdown #4- USAC State Championship, Claremont, MA
Aug 21 Sugarbush East Coast Showdown #5 – Warren, VT
Oct 9 Plattekill– Roxbury, NY – New England and Atlantic DH Finals

Enduro
April 17 Diamond Hill Enduro – State Championship, Cumberland RI
May 15 Victory Hill at Kingdom Trails – State Championship, Victory VT
June 5 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #1– Palmerton, PA
July 3 Killington East Coast Showdown #2– Killington, VT
July 17 Plattekill – State Championship, Roxbury, NY
July 23 Attitash Mountain East Coast Showdown #3- State Championship, Bartlett, NH
Aug 7 Thunder Mountain East Coast Showdown #4– – State Championship, Charlemont,MA
Aug 20 Sugarbush East Coast Showdown #5 – Warren, VT
Aug 28 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #6- State Championship, Palmerton, PA
Sept 11 Killington Enduro Finals – Killington, VT

BOX East Coast Showdown Series
June 5 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #1– Palmerton, PA
July 3 Killington East Coast Showdown #2– Killington, VT
July 24 Attitash Mountain East Coast Showdown #3- Bartlett, NH
Aug 7 Thunder Mountain East Coast Showdown #4– Claremont, MA
Aug 21 Sugarbush East Coast Showdown #5 – Warren, VT
Aug 28 Blue Mountain East Coast Showdown #6– Palmerton, PA

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