May 24 Results and Write-Up

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With so many snappers on the hill, I thought I'd collect my favourites and steal a page off littermag.com race reports...more glossy, less talky!

Another great shot of Adam H, Cannock's most photogenic rider, captured by Drifter. Even though the track was less than a minute for fast guys, it still had a bit of everything, from full throttle straight line to drifty corners and a deceptively tough rooty bit in the woods where it was all about carrying speed. Funny thing though, I can't quite figure out where this picture was taken?

I think this picture captures how perfect the day was. Loads of sunshine pouring down on us from the heavens and loads of friends on the hill riding it all up. Jamie C foot out on the Ridge Line. Photo by Tom Gaffney

The Squadron riders were out front from the start, with Greg setting a fast 53 second run and Andy H, shown here, flying into first with a 52, but that wouldn't hold for long... Elliot took a nasty fall at the finish jump when he tried to pre-jump off a small mound and keep a little more speed. It knocked the wind out of him, tweaked his bad shoulder, and bruised his kidneys according to the doc! Photo: Paul H aka Vic Tenant

Here you have a 3 part photo essay of speed, brought to you by the day's fastest rider, Chris Derry. Part 1: Pedal like fiend out of the start box... Photo: Dale Laywood

Part 2: ...hit the top speed ski jump in full racer tuck... Photo: Drifter

Part 3: ...and try to carry maximum speed through the roots. Elapsed time: 51.6 seconds! I wonder if that Yeti 303 gave him an edge here? Yeah, yeah, definitely...that 303 is the bike for the job at Cannock! Ha ha...hold on to your life savings, I'm just kidding... Photo: Kitman

I think British Cycling calls them Rippers. Snowboarders call them Grommits. Whatever. These young guns inspire all of us. We had two first timers, Jack A (age 8) and Declan W (age 10). Both did great and had the full support of mom or pop...Mick was yelling PEDAL! Photo by Tom.

The style awards. In 3rd, Richie's X-up. Not bad for being on his "beeriod," recovering from a late night! Photo by Drifer.

In 2nd, Luke's awesome whip. This kid can throw it down, he ought to have a number plate on! Photo by steerider.

And first prize goes to Gooch, mental as always. OK, a no-footer...ON CLIPLESS PEDALS. How did he land that? Did he click back in in the air? Did he just land on his beans? Congrats Gooch, you win our respect! Photo by steerider.

Hey Billy, can you sum up the day for us? Cheers! Photo by Lance

There are loads of pics. Definitely check out Kitman's, if you were there, he's probably got a quality shot of you, and you can download them fullsize! What a guy...

Kitman's Gallery
Drifter's Gallery
Dale's Gallery 1 and Gallery 2
Steve "Steerider" Gallery
A few from Billy and Lance's
Vic Tenant's Gallery
Tom Gaffney's Gallery

And of course, Team Boon Production's video action from the day!


Racers Guild May 2009 - Little Ridgewood from Ian Harvey on Vimeo.