Racing

Triple Crown Eastern Enduro Series – King of the Mountain

10.10.2013
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Speed Legion’s Chris Mari is right at home on the downhills


This past weekend race #2 of the Triple Crown Eastern Enduro Series went down at Mountain Creek Bike Park with the 2013 King of the Mountain Enduro.

Gus Michaels grinding his way out of the ruff.
Gus Michaels grinding his way out of the ruff.
Guerillas in the mist waiting for the start.
Guerillas in the mist waiting for the start.
Speed Legion’s Chris Mari is right at home on the downhills. Now if only he could learn to follow the course markings.
Speed Legion’s Chris Mari is right at home on the downhills. Now if only he could learn to follow the course markings.

For the race’s second year, Mountain Creek really stepped up the challenge putting pro and amateur racers against 17 miles of very technical trails. The course incorporated everything from XC single track and wide open ski trails to some of their most challenging black diamond downhill trials spread across 3 of their interconnected mountain peaks. Mother nature added her own challenges with wet and foggy conditions adding to the excitement for the day. When it was all over, Giant Mid-Atlantic Off Road’s Seamus Powell found himself on the top step of the podium for the men, joined by MTB Vermont’s Alison Zimmer for the women.

Mud, rocks, rain and punishing climbs – that’s east coast enduro.
Mud, rocks, rain and punishing climbs – that’s east coast enduro.
One thing Mountain Creek Bike Park has no shortage of is square edged rock. Here a racer finds the line through a new section of woods.
One thing Mountain Creek Bike Park has no shortage of is square edged rock. Here a racer finds the line through a new section of woods.
For many of the amateurs this was their first enduro experience. We know it won’t be their last.
For many of the amateurs this was their first enduro experience. We know it won’t be their last.

Pro Men:

The 2013 King of the Mountain – Seamus Powell bringing it home!
The 2013 King of the Mountain – Seamus Powell bringing it home!

KOM Mens

1. Seamus Powell Giant 31:21:56
2. Jeff Lenosky Giant/Mavic 31:43:46
3. Adam Snyder Adiggar Racing 32:05:93

Pro Women:

Vermont’s Alison Zimmer road with power and poise to the top spot of the women’s podium!
Vermont’s Alison Zimmer road with power and poise to the top spot of the women’s podium!

KOM Womens

1. Alison Zimmer MTB VT 41:30:07
2. Kelly Dolan Mason Racing 44:39:93
3. Callie Horwath Giant 48:29:34

Full Results Here

PJ Mihalick spent his birthday racing. Not a bad start to the year.
PJ Mihalick spent his birthday racing. Not a bad start to the year.

The Triple Crown Series finishes up at Highland Mountain with their OverMountain Enduro on Saturday October 19th.

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Words & Photos: Mountain Creek Bike Park PR

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