Mount Snow, located in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, has a long and storied history hosting the world's biggest riders and events. Another chapter was added to the mountain's racing legacy this past weekend as the Vittoria Eastern States Cup downhill crew stormed into town for the series finale. With double points on the line and tight leaderboards across all divisions, the stakes couldn't have been higher. As a regular stop on the old NORBA circuit in the 90s and a National Championship host a decade ago its no surprise that the ESC Mount Snow track had an old-school feel with wide taping, open slopes, and autobahn speeds. The short track promised tight times with no room for errors. A minor mistake could easily cost five spots on the results sheet so the pressure to perform was intense.
First-time Vittoria ESC racer Patrick Pare-Martin brought his A-game from north of the border on Sunday. Let's take a look at his race steed:
Frame: Norco Aurum Carbon 27.5
Fork: X-Fusion RV1
Shock: Cane Creek DB Coil with upgraded internals from Wayne Suspension Service
Wheels: Front: Mavic EX729, Rear: DT Swiss FR570
Tires: Continental Der Kaiser 2.4
Drivetrain: 7-speed Shimano Zee
Chain guide: e13 SRS
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Bars: Truvativ BlackBox Stevie Smith 780mm
Stem: RaceFace Atlas 50mm
Grips: Ergon
Post: Thompson
Saddle: WTB High tail
Pedals: Shimano DX
Words and pics by Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
Video by Jason Scheiding
Results:
https://www.rootsandrain.com/race5715/2017-oct-15-vittoria-esc-dh-9-mt-snow-vt/results/Final Standings:
https://www.rootsandrain.com/series864/2017-vittoria-esc-dh/standings/Photos:
https://www.rootsandrain.com/race5715/2017-oct-15-vittoria-esc-dh-9-mt-snow-vt/photos/http://www.easternstatescup.comhttps://www.facebook.com/easternstatescup/
It was the perfect ending to another kickass season of racing on the ESC series. Already excited for what the 2018 season will bring, but for now it’s fine to enjoy some party laps! Thanks again everyone for an unforgettable year.