I raced in round 1 of the Mountain States Cup this past weekend in Angelfire New Mexico. The mountain cross was big and the downhill was gnarly and fast. I qualified in 2nd in the mountain cross on Saturday mourning. In the mountain cross race I advanced three rounds to the finals, winning every round. In the finals, I ended up getting second and it was one of the most exciting races I have ever been in.
Roller to table in the last strait.
Whipping it out in the semi finals.
Bottom jump.
Bottom jump. So much speed, so much air.
On the box.
In DH I was having clean runs all through out practice and my biggest concern was my arms pumping up. In the race I was pinning it and having a good run until I fell about half way down. I got on my bike as quick as I could and worked to get back to speed. I had a fast run after I fell and I ended up 4th. I was pretty happy with that considering I fell and there was a field of 36. My next down hill race will be in Vermont followed by Crested Butte and I am looking forward to both events. Hopefully I will see you there! Here are a few pictures from the down hill race.
The view is so amazing.
Drifting in the last corner.
Upper Rock section.
