Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Men's Downhill
The Downhill course was radical.
I balance on the steep wooded slope preparing to try to freeze this high speed action. The first indication of a rider on course is the distant ringing of cowbells and cheers from the crowd up mountain. As the din rises, it is joined by the hammering sound of the bike's suspensions bottoming out, and the racer flashes into view through the trees. He hurdles by heavily, on the edge of control, tires thumping over rocks and roots, grinding into the mud. I am close enough to feel the ground shake. Sights and sounds recede quickly below, a dust cloud hangs in the dappled sun.
Monday, August 30, 2010
More Men's 4X
This course was amazing and the race spectacular. 4X could be considered the off-spring of downhill and bmx: 4 riders start in gates and barrel down a steep course that has been dialed in for excitement with banked corners, jagged outcroppings, and huge gap jumps.
Women's Cross Country
Catherine Pendrel of Team Luna (The Luna Chicks) won in the cross country and took the overall title as well.
Check out this link for full coverage.
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
This weekend was the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Windham NY.
Stay tuned for more photos...
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