The MAXXIS ESC series is back in Charlemont, Massachusetts with both Enduro and Downhill races on tap for the sixth and final Box Components Showdown Weekend of the season. Same venue doesn't mean same trails though, Enduro racers would tackle all new stages opening with three at Warfield Trails before pedaling to Thunder Mountain Bike Park for a lift transfer to a lengthy fourth. Downhill racers found a different track when they arrived to Thunder as well, starting on Juggernaut before meeting back up with The Schist and finishing in the base area. While weather cooperated all weekend, the Berkshires received several inches of rain the week leading up to the races, which made already slick rocks and roots even slicker while creating sections of sticky mud in the lower elevations. With just two races left in the season, the overall points battle is on with plenty of riders in the hunt for the coveted MAXXIS ESC series titles.
EnduroBike Check• Frame: 2018 Transition TR-11
• Fork: Fox 40
• Shock: Fox DHX2
• Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5
• Inserts: Flat Tire Defender DH
• Wheels: Alexrims Antic 27.5
• Shifter: Box One
• Derailleur: Box One
• Guide: E13
• Brakes: Formula Cura
• Seat: Anvl Stealth
• Seatpost: Box One
• Bars: Box One DH
• Grips: Box One ODI
• Cranks: Raceface Atlas
• Chainring: Raceface 34t
• Chain: Box One
• Cassette: Box One 7 speed
• Pedals: Anvl Tilt
DownhillWords and photos: Andrew Santoro
Video: Jason Scheiding
Full Enduro ResultsFull DH ResultsEasternstatescup.com2018 MAXXIS ESC SCHEDULEENDUROApril 22 Glen Park, PA
May 6 Plattekill, NY
May 20 Binghamton, NY
June 3 Thunder Mountain, MA
June 17 Blue Mountain, PA
July 15 Sugarbush, VT
Aug 12 Victory Hill, VT
Aug 26 Mountain Creek, NJ
Sept 23 Thunder Mountain, MA
Oct 21 Thunder Mountain, MA Finals
DOWNHILLMay 6 Plattekill, NY
June 3 Thunder Mountain, MA
June 17 Blue Mountain, PA
July 15 Sugarbush, VT
Aug 19 Windham, NY
Aug 26 Mountain Creek, NJ
Sept 23 Thunder Mountain, MA
Oct 14 Mount Snow, VT Finals
BOX SHOWDOWNS - DH and Enduro on the same dayMay 6 Plattekill, NY
June 3 Thunder Mountain, MA
June 17 Blue Mountain, PA
July 15 Sugarbush, VT
Aug 26 Mountain Creek, NJ
Sept 23 Thunder Mountain, MA
CLIF ENDURO EAST presented by Maxxis ESCJuly 1 Mountain Creek, NJ - EWS Qualifier
July 29 Thunder Mountain, MA - EWS Qualifier
Sept 16 Victory Hill / Burke Mountain - EWS North American Continental Championships FINALS
CLIF ENDURO LITE presented by Maxxis ESCJuly 8 Burke Mountain - Beginner Enduro Racers - Families - Kids - Fun!
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