Camera News

Good news, The only problem with my camera was the shutter went out on it, which I was expecting soon, I should have my camera back in 7-10 days

Camera Service

Camera was sent in yesterday for repair, hopefully it is fixable, only 7-10 days to fix.

Home Again!

Back home after almost 2 weeks on the road. During pro qualifying/ semi-pro finals, my camera died on me. It was most likely a combo of dust the first 2 days and rain the last 2 days. It is hopefully getting fixed right now. Sorry about not having official results, media room never got them. So heres some of the last shots!
Boo-Koo brewing in "Hells Kitchen"
Minaarr taking the fast guy line, inside to inside (see next photo)

Pro showing the most used route
Chi-Chi/Columbian uno
The chair lift broke down for the second time of the weekend, delaying finals over an hour, so I got a bit bored
Last shot taken with my camera, Needles:
Pro women results:
1. Jonnier
2. Hannah
3. Myklak
4. Harmony
5. Martin

Pro DH Finals

Super rainy conditions for race day, qualifying was very muddy, but it dried out a little by Finals, Matti took the qualifier, but Minaarr won the Final
Preliminary Results:
1. Minaarr
2. Sam Hill
3. Cody Warren
4. Matti?
5. Duncan Riffle
I will get the Final results later, the media room didn't final results yet

4x Finals

Four Cross Final Results
1. Rich Houseman
2. Dale Homes
3. Cody Warren
4. Ryan Sutton
5. Jared Rando
Photos:
Colombian Jorge right before "Hells Kitchen"
Matti Dropping of the road
Aaron Potter in 4x
Four Cross winner Rich Houseman

Dual Slalom Finals

It was Houseman and Minaarr in the final, Houseman had a .03 advantage over Minaarr, On the last jump Houseman fell giving Minaar the win. In 3rd it was Andrew Neethling and 4th was Leov.
It was great racing under the lights on a nice course. Photos:
Ben Bell:
Needles snapping the gate:
Chris Boice jumping:
2nd placing Rich Houseman:
1st Placing Greg Minnaar, same jump as previous photo:
Womens Podium:
Mens Podium:

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Snowmass update 2

Day 2 of the Snowmass National is on, and it is soooo dusty. I only walked the top 1/2 of the course today. The brake bumbs are enormous and people are getting very loose, amazingly I have yet to see anyone fall. Heres some photos:
The start gate:
Andre flowing through the mountains:
Jumping into the mountains:
Duncan Riffle scrubbing this little jumps:
Matti dropping off the road where April Lawyer got hurt:
Slalom is tonight, so look for some photos and results!

Snowmass Report

We got up Snowmass yesterday and did a little track walk last night. Track is pretty much the same as last year but the top section is more steep and quicker. As far as I know all classes ride the top part of the course but they split after the ski run part. There was no internet last night so sorry for no updates. We are now settled into our condo which has internet access so expect updates and photos every day. Track today was VERY dusty and is already getting blown out. Lines are changing by the rider, and this track has many line options. April Lawyer went out on a backboard today, but I was told this by someone else and dont know if is legit or not. I also heard that the lift broke, but that isnt forsure either. I will have photos up later tonite when I get on my laptop. Slalom and 4x are pretty cool. Heres some photos:

Daniel Cortina:
Amiel:

8/8/06

We are at frisco, co right now, and we rode keystone today, I would say it is the best biking I have done in a very long time, if not ever. I didnt shoot any photos because the riding was too good. We will be staying in frisco again tonight. Tomorrow we will be going to snowmass most likely, and if they have a legit media room, I will have many updates.

Brian Head Final

Photos are below!
Sorry about not getting updates up on saturday or sunday , I went up to the media room after slalom finals where Amiel Cavalier won, and the media room was closed and there is no other internet access. Also after finals the internet wasnt working. JD won JrX Downhill by 7 seconds. Today was nice with clear skies, dry dirt, and a nice temperature. It was Sam Hill in first, Minnaar in second, and Riffle in third for the qualifying. It was almost the same with the finals with 1. Hill 2. Minnaar 3. Matti Lehikoinen. The track was dry and well worn in. I am in Brekenridge right now and will be riding keystone tomorrow. Finally have a room with internet access. PHOTOS BELOW! and here are all the photos: http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=mtbphoto&P=theman&AID=3754132&T=1
Slalom Final Results:
1. Cavalier
2. Kirkcaldie
3. Neethling
4. Schmith
5. Eando

Downhill Final Results:
1-3 above
4. Warren
5. Riffle

Doing it for mexico, Alfonso Garcia
Brian Head Downhill winner Sam Hill
First stop on the way to snowmass

After all these cool rock formations and now gyms around, Griz makes do
Rest Stop, and the shuttle truck
On the way to snowmass
Grand Junction mini skatepark session
Thats it for tonite

Brian Head Report

Got up to Brian Head yesterday from a long drive. Everything was wet because it had rained the night before. Yesterday was nice, no rain, nice skies and good trail conditions. A few people were bitching that it was too slippery, the biggest complainer was Alf. He is used to riding once a month in the mexican desert. Lots of fast guys out here like the Ironhorse/Monster and the G-Cross riders, as well as the normal NORBA fast guys. Downhill course is same as last year. Slalom isnt the best, so many people complained about it, they made a minor course change (adding 3 woops) There is about 5 turns in the whole course and I havent shot one shot yet. Slalom qualifying is going on right now so hopefully I will have updates later tonight. Today was a crazy rain storm for a while and I was stuck half way up the mountain, so I haven't shot too much. Heres some photos:
KHS Rider:
Pro Woman Rider: