Maxxis ESC has been racing Diamond Hill on and off since 2017 and it's become a favorite among all the Enduro venues we visit each year. From quartz mine to ski area to mountain bike destination, this place has seen quite the transformation over the years. What can a 350 foot hill in the smallest US state offer mountain bikers? Rolling, rocky terrain with enough speed and technical lines to challenge even the most seasoned racers. The miles don't come easy here, as even the "downhill" trails will surprise you with a punchy pedal out of nowhere. It's the perfect place to test whether or not you did a good job training over the winter before moving on to larger venues.
It's obvious that those who chose to sit last year out due to Covid restrictions are rearing to get back out there with their racing buddies, over 300 registered racers and smiles ear to ear all weekend. In the Pro classes Matt Sebas was able to clinch his second win, which coincidentally came here just seven months ago, and Sarah Howerter battled to prove why she came out on top in the overall last season. With a mix of familiar faces back in the pits as well as new ones trying XC and Ebike racing, race season in the Northeast is off to a great start.
Bottom of the last stage, perfect place for a sketchy rock roller and plenty of spectators. Lucas DeDora opts for the high line and carries speed to win the U15 boys class. Amateur women's class winner Chelsea Crooke handles the low line that defeated many riders.
Words and photos: Andrew Santoro
Video: Jason Scheiding
Full ResultsEasternstatescup.com2021 MAXXIS ESC SCHEDULEMAXXIS ESC INTENSE DOWNHILL SERIESMay 23 Powder Ridge, CT
June 27 Blue Mountain, PA
July 11 Thunder Mountain, MA
July 25 Windham, NY
Aug 29 Blue Mountain, PA
Sept 12 Sugarloaf, ME
Sept 26 Jiminy Peak, MA
Oct 3 Powder Ridge, CT
Oct 24 Mountain Creek, NJ - Series Finals
MAXXIS ESC ENDURO SERIESMay 2 Diamond Hill, RI
May 22 Powder Ridge, CT - Outbound Lighting Night Enduro
June 6 Glen Park, PA
July 11 Thunder Mountain, MA
Aug 22 Arrowhead Recreation Area, NH - EWS Gold Qualifier
Aug 29 Blue Mountain, PA N
Sept 12 Sugarloaf, ME - EWS Gold Qualifier
Sept 26 Jiminy Peak, MA - EWS Gold Qualifier
Oct 2 Powder Ridge, CT - Outbound Lighting Night Enduro
Oct 17 Mountain Creek, NJ - Series Finals
MOTOREX EBIKE ENDURO SERIESMay 2 Diamond Hill, RI
May 22 Powder Ridge, CT
June 6 Glen Park, PA
July 11 Thunder Mountain, MA
Aug 22 Arrowhead, NH
Sept 12 Sugarloaf, ME
Oct 2 Powder Ridge, CT
BOX COMPONENTS SHOWDOWN SERIESMay 22 Powder Ridge, CT
July 11 Thunder Mountain, MA
Aug 29 Blue Mountain, PA
Sept 12 Sugarloaf, ME
Sept 26 Jiminy Peak, MA
Oct 2 Powder Ridge, CT
GT BICYCLES JUNIOR XC CHALLENGEMay 1 Diamond Hill, RI - XC
July 10 Thunder Mountain, MA - XC
GT BICYCLES EAST COAST JUNIOR MTB CHAMPIONSHIPSAug 14-15 Blue Mountain, PA - DH - DS - XC - Enduro
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