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Oregon Enduro Series Final: Mt. Hood and Sandy Ridge Trails

01.10.2014
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The Oregon Enduro Series finished out it’s 2014 race season on the Mt. Hood and Sandy Ridge trails. Offering challenging terrain and some of the best views in all of Oregon, this race promised to be a fantastic finale. The race was also wrapping up the North American Enduro Tour, which brought a wider pool of riders to Oregon. Check out some awesome photos and see who won.

The always dashing Scott Chapin of Santa Cruz Bicycles before he unveiled his sartorially splendid blue suit..
The always dashing Scott Chapin of Santa Cruz Bicycles before he unveiled his sartorially splendid blue suit..
Hutch's Bicycles GM John Frey and good buddy Brian Merritt shreddin Mt. Hood.
Hutch’s Bicycles GM John Frey and good buddy Brian Merritt shreddin Mt. Hood.
The trails at Ski Bowl are well groomed and yet extremely challenging.
The trails at Ski Bowl are well groomed and yet extremely challenging.
Davinci rider Mason Bond getting comfortable on the wicked fast cannonball run at Ski Bowl.
Davinci rider Mason Bond getting comfortable on the wicked fast cannonball run at Ski Bowl.
If Charlie Sponsel, aka "Team Robot" could look back would he know that he would take his first pro win at the Oregon Enduro Series/North American Enduro Tour Finals.
If Charlie Sponsel, aka “Team Robot” could look back would he know that he would take his first pro win at the Oregon Enduro Series/North American Enduro Tour Finals.
Heather Irmiger in the dark forest.
Heather Irmiger in the dark forest.
Kyle Warner looking to wrap up the Overall on the NAET.
Kyle Warner looking to wrap up the Overall on the NAET.
Alex "Krunk Shox" McGuinness took 2nd on the weekend.
Alex “Krunk Shox” McGuinness took 2nd on the weekend.
Nate Hills loves the loam in this part of the world.
Nate Hills loves the loam in this part of the world.
Sarah Rawley, Colorado gal, is right at home, having grown up in the Portland area.
Sarah Rawley, Colorado gal, is right at home, having grown up in the Portland area.
Mt. Hood shrouded in clouds with the Glade Trail below, waiting to be ripped by the best riders in North America.
Mt. Hood shrouded in clouds with the Glade Trail below, waiting to be ripped by the best riders in North America.
Not the weekend for Marco Osborne, with a few mechanicals.
Not the weekend for Marco Osborne, with a few mechanicals.
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Jon Buckell finished fourth on the weekend.
Jon Buckell finished fourth on the weekend.
Krunk Shox gets some open light, high above the valley below.
Krunk Shox gets some open light, high above the valley below.
Bikes get smashed, it's the end of the season.
Bikes get smashed, it’s the end of the season.
Kathy Pruitt, Heather Irmiger, Margaret Gregory, Laura Ogden and Kim Russell throw there hands in the air.
Kathy Pruitt, Heather Irmiger, Margaret Gregory, Laura Ogden and Kim Russell throw there hands in the air.
Not only does Kim Russell crush the white water in her Kayak but she also crushed the competition this year at the Oregon Enduro Series.
Not only does Kim Russell crush the white water in her Kayak but she also crushed the competition this year at the Oregon Enduro Series.
Heather Irmiger and Margaret Gregory only separated by 30 points in the end for the NAET title.
Heather Irmiger and Margaret Gregory only separated by 30 points in the end for the NAET title.
Will Kyle Warner be the next American to take on the Euros at the EWS in 2015 after winning the NAET title?
Will Kyle Warner be the next American to take on the Euros at the EWS in 2015 after winning the NAET title?
Charlie "ROBOT" Sponsel gets the champagne showers for his first pro win at the Oregon Enduro Series.
Charlie “ROBOT” Sponsel gets the champagne showers for his first pro win at the Oregon Enduro Series.

Words: Oregon Enduro Series Photos: Dennis Yuroshek

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