POC ESC Atlantic DH Cup MCBP Spring Classic Pro GRT

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Well it would be an understatement to say that this past weekend was a success. With over 300 entry's, a massive Pro field and a brand new course this years POC ESC Atlantic DH Cup MCBP Spring Classic ProGRT was a weekend to remember. Thanks to the entire Mountain Creek Bike Park crew for making an amazing new course and creating a professional fun environment for all of us to enjoy.

After Fridays unbelivable amount of rain nobody knew what to expect. With over 3 inches of rain and a fresh cut course, we were sure that we were in for a mud fest. But to our surprise the blazing sun on Saturday morning dried out the trails and by end of the day we were riding some beautiful East Coast brown pow. Sunday was no different, the sun was out the air was warm and the riders were sticking to the track so well that times improved by over 5 seconds from qualifying runs.

In a stacked pro Field Specilaized rider Aaron Gwin was able to take the win with a time of 2:08:01 followed closely by East Coast local Trek World Racing, Neko Mullaly with a time of 2:09:29. and not far behind him with a time of 2:10:12 was Specialized rider Mitch Ropelato.

Alex McAndrew enjoying a hot cup of joe as he looks over the mountain and prepares for the race.

Who ever said Jersey was "dirty"? Looks pretty beautiful to me.

Nate Furbee getting ready to drop in for his respectable finnish in a stacked field.

Zach Graevson taking a different line in the first wood section.

Unknown rider getting down the slick strait away in full control.

Luca Shaw in control and focused on the left hand hip coming up.

Local personality Matt Henderson back in the saddle for the infamous rock garden.


(Photos by MCBP) Super D was a success with top Enduro Regulars taking the top spots. Seamus Powell taking the mens and Allison Zimmer taking the Woman's top spot. Super D racing returns this weekend along with the POC ESC Atlantic DH Cup Plattekill Gravity Open Pro GRT.

Richie Rude Jr. Might be racing Enudro these days, but he can still make the ground shake on a DH bike.

The MCBP crew getting wild in the mud as they help prep the track after a brutal rain storm on Friday.

Thanks to Hugh Reynolds and his whole crew for making this weekend a huge success. The course was AWESOME!

Aaron Gwin and Brook MacDonald riding the Redbull train off the mini booter.

Austin Warren Making the new hip his own as he throws down some style.

Michael Daniels keeping it loose but controlled through the tight corners.

The man to beat has done it again. Aaron Gwin is back and all we can do is sit back and watch.

After a successful weekend of racing we now pack our trucks and make way to the POC ESC Atlantic DH Cup Plattekill Gravity Open Pro GRT. I hope you guys brought your surf boards, Prepare to ride the shale wave...



Check out the full results on Roots and Rain.
www.rootsandrain.com - DH Race
www.rootsandrain.com - Super D

Photos by: Jarad Kleinberg (MadKatsProductions)