Mt Hood Momentum Super D Recap
While this race was called the Momentum Super D, it probably should have been named the Momentum Enduro DH, as there were no real climbs involved in the race. All categories rode the same track, which started at 6,000′ at Mt Hood’s historic Timberline Lodge and ended far below Ski Bowl giving riders a 4,000′ descent in 15 plus minutes!
The weather was great all week with sunny blue skies and near perfect dirt after some rain showers early in the week.
The Pro Men’s division was handily won by Nathan Riddle (Fluidride/Evil) with a course record of 14:58. Nathan was followed by Jared Hobbs (Fluidride/Evil) who came in with a very fast 15:31. Simon Lawton (Fluidride/Evil) rounded out the top three with a 15:38. Phil Wiering (Fluidride/Evil) narrowly edged out a hard charging Joel Armstrong (River City) for 4th place.
In the Women’s Division, newcomer Lindsey Harper (unattached) took the surprise win over Cannondale rider Leanna Gerrard (Monavie/Cannondale) and Kathy Malvern (Luna Chix). Lindsey was the only woman to break the 20 minute barrier with a smoking 19:14.
All in all this was a great event. Stay tuned for some great things to come from this race in 2010.
Big Thanks go out to the guys at Momentum for sponsoring the event. Thanks also go out to Dakine and Shiloh Cyclery. This race could not have happened without the help of Steve Kruse from Timberline – Petr Kakes from Ski Bowl/Hurricane Racing – and of course the US Forestry Service for giving permits for racing on Forestry Service Land. Thanks to all the riders who came out to make this a truly memorable and special event!
… and the pictures?
The most big of congratulations for the winners… specialy to Seamonky…
A great weekend. We are spoiled with sunshine this year. Simon tore up the course with a 3rd place in Pro. He’s a curious case….I think he recently recieved a blood transfusion from Benjamin Button. Thanks to all who put this event on.
The race was amazing. Thanks to the forest service employee who made it happen
David and I had a great time at the race. Thanks to all who put in so many hours to get the race course ready to go and to those who stood by just in case any of us decided to have a major crash. We really appreciate the Forestry Service willing to let us mtn bikers race in such a beautiful place. Great weather and a great course. Congrats to all, especailly Lindsey, you go girl!
David and I had a great time at the race. Thanks to all who put in so many hours to get the race course ready to go and to those who stood by just in case any of us decided to have a major crash. We really appreciate the Forestry Service willing to let us mtn bikers race in such a beautiful place. Great weather and a great course. Congrats to all, especailly Lindsey, you go girl!
Nano! Thanks for all the great photos of Vicente and you riding! I think of you both often and look forward to returning to Chile as soon as I can!
Talk to you soon my brother…