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Whistler Bike Park: Phat Wednesday - Race 5 Recap

Jul 13, 2017
by WhistlerMountain BikePark  
Whistler Bike Park Phat Wednesday

We are over the hump and into the second half of our #PhatWednesday presented by Kokanee race series. This week we had a quick visit from our friend liquid sunshine to help keep the bike park flowing smoothly for our racers. The usuals are out there throwing it all down to fight for their spot at the top this season; meanwhile, we're always watching out for those one time racers that can leave us all sitting in the dust. The competition is fierce, just like this week's course: Schleyer -> Lower Whistler DH -> Detroit Rock City. Let's see how it went...

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Everyone is looking to get their shot at the top.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
3, 2, 1...Dropping!

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Dropping rocks and testing shocks.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Looks pretty serene from here...right?

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Passing right over hump day.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Rock and Roll!

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
No traction, no problem.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Up, up, and away!

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Flying. The fastest way to the finish line.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
The real finish line (and the prize).

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Female Open Podium.

Phat Wednesday July 12 2017 Schleyer - gt Lower Whistler DH - gt Sandy Corner - gt Detroit Rock City Photo by clint trahan clinttrahan.com
Male Open Podium.

RESULTS

Female Open

1. Keren Wareham // 2:51.522
2. Nicole Soulsby // 2:55.614
3. Georgia Astle // 2:55.727

Male Open

1. George Newham // 2:25.769
2. Chris Kovarik // 2:26.203
3. Remy Metailler // 2:27.055

Full Results Here

Full Gallery Here

All photos by Clint Trahan



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 Whos the guy that beat kovarik and Remy ? Stiff competition







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