2017 Sugar Showdown - Recap and Results

Jul 13, 2017
by Chris Mcfarland  
What the heck is a Sugar Showdown? Well, it's a bunch of girls coming out to jump and get prizes, blah, blah. No, it's more than that. In its fifth year, the Sugar Showdown is a place where the young and old (6-60 years old), the beginners and the veterans, can come out for several days to either be coached or be a mentor. Many arrive with almost no understanding of how to jump a bike, but Kat Sweet from Sweetlines and her professional coaches bring them from novice to confident riders in just a couple of days. On the last day, the ladies get to show off what they learned in a Sunday completion that encompasses all skill and age levels, with awards and raffle prizes at the end. Seeing the little girls watch the pros with wide eyes and imagining the inspiration that is growing inside is something to behold. Because they now know, that being rad isn't just for the boys, girls can shred too.

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Whistler legend, Lisa Mason going big.

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Suns out, guns out, for little Molly Blaire.

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Karen O'Connell had a fist full of dollars for anyone who was being extra rad.

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11-year-old Brook was throwing some of the biggest tricks even in the pro category.

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Im pretty sure the tongue is part of her technique.

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Woodinville Bike was out there again with their incredible support.

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Normally the volunteer medic at local races, Meshell decided to enter the comp, and got a podium!

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The girls heading up for another run.

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Clif Bar sent their smiliest rep to hand out goodies.

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You can't clip Collettes wings!

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Local fauna.

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Party jumps.

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Angie Weston again, working her magic on the mic.

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Lauren Patterson wowing the groms with her giant whips.

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She looks like she's having a horrible time.

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Ever jump a pile of little girls?

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Kat Sweet hunting for a podium.

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The result of one against eight.

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This lucky lady won a Fox 36 that Fox Racing donated for the raffle.

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Results: sweetlines.com/sugar-showdown-results-2017/

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7 Comments
  • 1 0
 what bike is Lauren Patterson riding?
  • 1 0
 Ns soda, it's not the evo one because I think the evo had a coil dual crown and 180 travel but in almost 100% positive this is an ns soda
  • 1 0
 This looks like an awesome event. But where was it held?
  • 1 0
 Duthie hill Issaquah, WA
  • 1 0
 Awesome!!! I'm moving to Everett at the end of this month. An hour drive for this does not seem so bad
  • 1 0
 @pictureman1: duthie is incredible! all the trails are super fun and accesable for all skill levels!
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 @pictureman1: Don't forget about Tiger Mountain or Ollalie State Park.







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