California Enduro Series 2017 Round 6: Northstar Enduro Day 2
The Northstar Enduro's second day proved especially challenging both physically and mentally, upping the ante for racers already drained from three gnarly stages and their accompanying transfers the day before. Racers tackled tracks that included everything from lung burning pedally sections to burly rock gardens. The all-new Stage 4 (Tahoe Trail/Sinuous/Karpiel/Dog Bone) added an extra level of gnar to the race and put even the best talent to the test.
Despite some serious competition, Marco Osborne (Cannondale/WTB) maintained the lead for Pro Men, as did Carolin Gehrig (Ibis) for Pro Women.
The sold-out two-day race presented by Northstar California is the second round of the California Enduro Series Golden Tour. It is also an EWS qualifier and round 6 of the IMBA National Enduro Series.
Full event recap to come. Full results can be viewed here.
The top ten Pro Men shared $4,000 in Golden Tour prize money:
1st – Marco Osborne (Cannondale/WTB)
2nd – Curtis Keene (Specialized)
3rd – Zakarias Johansen (Ibis)
4th – Kyle Warner (Marin)
5th – Evan Geankoplis (Marin)
6th – Ryan Gardner (Kona)
7th – Evan Turpen (Orbea)
8th – Michael Lee (Felt)
9th – Mason Bond (Pivot)
10th – Parker Robinson
1st – Marco Osborne (Cannondale/WTB)
2nd – Curtis Keene (Specialized)
3rd – Zakarias Johansen (Ibis)
4th – Kyle Warner (Marin)
5th – Evan Geankoplis (Marin)
6th – Ryan Gardner (Kona)
7th – Evan Turpen (Orbea)
8th – Michael Lee (Felt)
9th – Mason Bond (Pivot)
10th – Parker Robinson
The top ten Pro Women also divvied up $4,000 in Golden Tour prize money:
1st – Carolin Gehrig (Ibis)
2nd – Amy Morrison (Marin)
3rd – Anita Gehrig (Ibis)
4th – Teal Stetson–Lee (Scott)
5th – Essence Barton (Santa Cruz Bicycles/VP Components)
6th – Rachel Strait (GT)
7th – Janea Perry (Marin)
8th – Whitney Sutak
9th – Tasha Thomas
10th – Amanda Propst (Lee Canyon)
1st – Carolin Gehrig (Ibis)
2nd – Amy Morrison (Marin)
3rd – Anita Gehrig (Ibis)
4th – Teal Stetson–Lee (Scott)
5th – Essence Barton (Santa Cruz Bicycles/VP Components)
6th – Rachel Strait (GT)
7th – Janea Perry (Marin)
8th – Whitney Sutak
9th – Tasha Thomas
10th – Amanda Propst (Lee Canyon)
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19 Comments
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Orangesicle
(Aug 28, 2017 at 9:32)
When Karpiel is the "Easier Route"
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krazieghost
(Aug 29, 2017 at 15:06)
the "easier route" was just a go-around path for the rock slab drop on dog bone. it still continues down the rest of dog bone. makes me wonder though - which is tougher, lower karp or dog bone?
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bdamschen
(Aug 29, 2017 at 15:59)
@krazieghost: my vote goes to lower karp. I always feel like I can get some sort of groove on riding dog bone, lower karp just feels like I'm trying to not eat crap all the way down.
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Orangesicle
(Aug 29, 2017 at 17:25)
@bdamschen: It really matters if you get off line in the wrong place on either of them eh?
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siderealwall2
(Aug 29, 2017 at 19:01)
Voting for Karpiel. Especially on the shorter legged bikes. Dog Bone is hoppable and has more of a beat to it.
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billridesmtb
(Aug 29, 2017 at 17:43)
I hear there are other classes then pros.
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siderealwall2
(Aug 29, 2017 at 19:02)
Kids in the U18 expert and sport classes took some of the craziest damn lines I ever saw. Really makes you wonder how much of "Sport" is Sport.
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Lucas-Ault
(Aug 29, 2017 at 15:49)
Scott, killing it with the photos as always!
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calledtocreation
(Aug 29, 2017 at 22:43)
Thank you kindly
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krisrayner
(Aug 29, 2017 at 20:52)
With Marco having just won the 6 day Trans-Provance, I'm guessing this was more of training race. That guy is a beast.
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oatbrain
(Aug 30, 2017 at 1:39)
Nice photos Mr. McClain. Always nice to see your work up for all to view.
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calledtocreation
(Aug 30, 2017 at 14:18)
thank you for the kind words and support
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bchristi
(Aug 27, 2017 at 23:12)
I can't wait for some sweet comments
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chillrider199
(Aug 29, 2017 at 15:11)
Sweet
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calledtocreation
(Aug 29, 2017 at 15:32)
comments
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sammyboy2038
(Aug 29, 2017 at 16:46)
Sugercane photos
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calledtocreation
(Aug 29, 2017 at 22:43)
@sammyboy2038: Points 
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Jaybirdy
(Aug 29, 2017 at 16:02)
Super Sick Comment's tho Brahh~ Good Pix AGAIN! Now about that FOOT'Y ;-p
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calledtocreation
(Aug 29, 2017 at 22:44)
I believe there is still a third round of recap coming - stay tuned it should have the Viddy Footy in it
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