Video and Race Report: Western Open Canada Cup

2019 Western Open Canada Cup

by sexley

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Photos by Niall Pinder the pinder experience Dunbarsummerseries

Gabe Neron scrubs over CCN Speed Trap as he comes into the finish corral

Sam Thibault on his way to second in seeding in a mixed bag of conditions

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Annual Western Open Huck to Flat: 1st @connor_nettleton (48’3”) 2nd @symo_tellier (46’2”) 3rd @miltonmcconville (45’8”)

I think he bottomed his soul out on this one!

The Western Open winner was Nikki Spalding

Race or volunteer at any of the Dunbar Summer Series events in 2019 and you will be entered to WIN this bike from Specialized Canada for free. Brett Tippie will draw the winning name just prior to awards at each stop of the Dunbar Summer Series. Mark your calendars & make your travel plans - these are the events to be at!!

Prairie Girl Nikki Spalding taking home a brand new P3 from Specialized presented by Rippers Lounge Racing

Cory Leclerc recognized by Exley, Dunbar Cycles and the Western Open for supporting downhill racing for over a decade

No one brings the hype and vibe to event like Brett Tippie, he is the best at what he does!

Ginger Ale for junior experts - Emmett Hancock in 1st with a 4:04.98

Custom awards by North Shore Billet

Rachel Pageau had an incredible weekend for Pivot Racing: Huck to flat 1st, Seeding 1st and Race finals 1st!

Mens elite podium: Sam Thibault, Magnus Manson, Philippe Ricard, Colin Grant and Garrett MacIntosh in fifth

Canyon Factory Racing's Magnus Manson

Magnus surprised event organizer with a signed jersey as a thank you for hosting ten years of downhill events #respect

Find complete results for the Western Open Canada Cup | BC Cup here: RESULTS

Canada Cup point leaders for elite women and men: Rachel Pageau and Sam Thibault from Quebec

The ninth edition of the Western Open was a blast for everyone involved and I'm beyond stoked to be bringing the Canadian National Champs to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in 2020.—Stephen Exley

Photos by: Niall Pinder @the_pinder_experience
Video by: Dylan Siggers @dylansiggers

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