Fluidride Cup #1 Event Coverage
The Pacific Northwest Gravity Series has officially begun. Fluidride, NDub Productions and Hurricane Racing hosted one helluva battle that started with Dual Slalom and ended with one kick ass DH. Held in Port Angeles, Washington on the "Dry Hill Trails" this 6 race series is going to bring some national attention.
Tons of photos by Carl Warren and a couple of nice videos done by Miles Sullivan of Shovelpick Productions.Now the "Dry Hill Trails" were not exactly dry. Its early April and the Pac NW has had a pounding of snow/rain over the winter. But I can honestly say, no matter when or where you hold a DH race- the racers will come to battle for the best times. Especially when they announced a DUAL FREAKING SLALOM TRACK!, let the battles begin.
Here's 2 videos covering the Dual Slalom, the first one is by Miles Sullivan (who was coming down with an illness) of Shovelpick Productions. Bust out your cowbells!
Now this one was done by Pinkbike's very own Tyler "Brule" Maine:
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Pro / Semi Pro Men-
Sternberg Lars
Northern Casey
Salesburg Kyle
Riddle Nathan
Senior Men-
Worl Luciano
Tibbs Brad
Kruthers Josh
Miller Levi
Jr Men-
Gilsdorf Evan
McDonald Zach
Douglas Damien
Pro / Semi Pro Women-
Gerrard Leana
Steven Chelsea
Everything you ever needed at a DH race was there- Hot Coffee and Pizza vendors kept us all happy with good treats. The base area was very organized and it ran flawless most of the time. One early Saturday morning shuttle resulted in 2 stuck rigs, but they quickly got them unstuck and racers were lapping furiously to dial in the fastest lines.
The temps were hovering around 36 F most of the weekend. Rain was falling, but not enough to hamper any spirits. Most racers brought along snowboard gear in case a full blown winter storm set in. The track was very well laid out and constructed. Racers left the freshly built start ramp and pedaled their butts down "White Knuckle".
This event was close enough to Canada that a few young upstarts made the drive down. Having a strong representation of the Canadians present made a lot of us Americans excited. Several friends and allies were created over the weekend.
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And to really make this event a "Melting Pot" of talent, NZ's Cameron Cole pinned for 4th in Pro Men
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Dirt Corps were out in full effect.
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The ladies were out in force and posting some seriously good times. The lovely and talented Leana Gerrard competed in DS and DH. Podium 2X's!
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Last years, last racer out of the gate returns for another season- Chelsea Stevens pinned.
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Joy Mutoli making the hardest sections look effortless, dropping into the steep MotoGuzzi.
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Simon Lawton looking damn smooth and stylish.
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Did I mention yet that there were just under 300 racers signed up?
Here's another Miles Sullivan of Shovelpick Productions video to show you the race:
There's a lot more photos here on Carl Warren's albums, even more on Ty's Albums and few more on my photo albums.
Here's some short little clips of the track from top to bottom.
RESULTS
Pro Men
1st Luke Strobel 2:46
2nd Bart McDaniels 2:54.86
3rd Lars Sternberg 2:55.71
4th Cameron Cole 2:57.17
5th Casey Northern 2:57.19
Elite Men
1st Casey Coffman 3:03.38
2nd Eric Loney 3:03.65
3rd Kyle Salisburg 3:04.01
4th Chazz Sponsel 3:07.97
5th AAron Nachtrab 3:08.56
Pro Women
1st Katrina Strand 3:42
2nd Joy Mutoli 3:56.01
3rd Leanna Gerrard 3:58.81
Elite Women
1st Dawn Lambert 3:52
2nd Chelsey Stevens 3:55.81
3rd Angi Weston 4:05.05
Hardtail Open (Ran Sport Track)
1st Kevin Hall 3:14.18
2nd Nick Freedman 3:14.72
3rd Ben Andersen 3:23.09
4th Andy Tran 3:33.23
For a full list of results go here.
For information on the Fluidride Series go here and fluidridecup.pinkbike.com.
Huge thanks to Pinkbike for your support of this series.
Hope to see you at the upcoming races!
- Mike Estes aka Postcanyonloc
Tons of photos by Carl Warren and a couple of nice videos done by Miles Sullivan of Shovelpick Productions.Now the "Dry Hill Trails" were not exactly dry. Its early April and the Pac NW has had a pounding of snow/rain over the winter. But I can honestly say, no matter when or where you hold a DH race- the racers will come to battle for the best times. Especially when they announced a DUAL FREAKING SLALOM TRACK!, let the battles begin.
Here's 2 videos covering the Dual Slalom, the first one is by Miles Sullivan (who was coming down with an illness) of Shovelpick Productions. Bust out your cowbells!
Now this one was done by Pinkbike's very own Tyler "Brule" Maine:
Spidey in the start box
Casey Northern was taking no prisoners....until the finals where he got beat out by his teammate Lars Sternberg. They put on a great race.
Dual Slalom rules, its the one event where you put everything into a fast run, this young man is on edge.
Pro / Semi Pro Men-
Sternberg Lars
Northern Casey
Salesburg Kyle
Riddle Nathan
Senior Men-
Worl Luciano
Tibbs Brad
Kruthers Josh
Miller Levi
Jr Men-
Gilsdorf Evan
McDonald Zach
Douglas Damien
Pro / Semi Pro Women-
Gerrard Leana
Steven Chelsea
Everything you ever needed at a DH race was there- Hot Coffee and Pizza vendors kept us all happy with good treats. The base area was very organized and it ran flawless most of the time. One early Saturday morning shuttle resulted in 2 stuck rigs, but they quickly got them unstuck and racers were lapping furiously to dial in the fastest lines.
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The temps were hovering around 36 F most of the weekend. Rain was falling, but not enough to hamper any spirits. Most racers brought along snowboard gear in case a full blown winter storm set in. The track was very well laid out and constructed. Racers left the freshly built start ramp and pedaled their butts down "White Knuckle".
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This event was close enough to Canada that a few young upstarts made the drive down. Having a strong representation of the Canadians present made a lot of us Americans excited. Several friends and allies were created over the weekend.
Did I mention yet that there were just under 300 racers signed up?
Here's another Miles Sullivan of Shovelpick Productions video to show you the race:
There's a lot more photos here on Carl Warren's albums, even more on Ty's Albums and few more on my photo albums.
Here's some short little clips of the track from top to bottom.
RESULTS
Pro Men
1st Luke Strobel 2:46
2nd Bart McDaniels 2:54.86
3rd Lars Sternberg 2:55.71
4th Cameron Cole 2:57.17
5th Casey Northern 2:57.19
Elite Men
1st Casey Coffman 3:03.38
2nd Eric Loney 3:03.65
3rd Kyle Salisburg 3:04.01
4th Chazz Sponsel 3:07.97
5th AAron Nachtrab 3:08.56
Pro Women
1st Katrina Strand 3:42
2nd Joy Mutoli 3:56.01
3rd Leanna Gerrard 3:58.81
Elite Women
1st Dawn Lambert 3:52
2nd Chelsey Stevens 3:55.81
3rd Angi Weston 4:05.05
Hardtail Open (Ran Sport Track)
1st Kevin Hall 3:14.18
2nd Nick Freedman 3:14.72
3rd Ben Andersen 3:23.09
4th Andy Tran 3:33.23
For a full list of results go here.
For information on the Fluidride Series go here and fluidridecup.pinkbike.com.
Huge thanks to Pinkbike for your support of this series.
Hope to see you at the upcoming races!
- Mike Estes aka Postcanyonloc
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13 Comments
- 2 0
l-lellraiser
(Apr 10, 2008 at 14:09)
just ignor him hes an idiot looks like fun
- 1 0
brule
(Apr 10, 2008 at 15:46)
This event was great and it was good the see the Hood River crew out capturing it all. Have a great season,
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nickf
(Apr 10, 2008 at 18:20)
yes! i've got publicity. come on, who wants to sponsor a kid who only lost by half a second in the most competitive category of all the races, the HARDTAILS!!
- 2 0
foxmtbing
(Apr 10, 2008 at 12:11)
sick
- 1 0
mongoosenorway
(Apr 11, 2008 at 7:08)
What a downhill track. Me like!
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Time2Ride
(Apr 10, 2008 at 12:16)
looks fun
- 1 0
penguinmaster
(Apr 10, 2008 at 12:35)
yeah that looks awsome!!!
- 1 0
ShocksFloat
(Apr 10, 2008 at 16:26)
good to see some racing in 2008.
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walt3
(Apr 10, 2008 at 19:34)
those mini clips were sweet!!!!!!!!!!! that track looks so flowy and fun! im so jealous!
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nlitworld
(Apr 10, 2008 at 21:53)
Nice write-up Mike. But I must say, we need more cowbell! The Hood series is going to be amazing this year.
- 1 0
bigbun65
(Apr 10, 2008 at 14:36)
Nice work Estes
- 1 0
atariwarrior
(Apr 10, 2008 at 12:42)
yeah, NW racing...
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nouser
(Apr 10, 2008 at 19:23)
Good write up maing.
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