From what Taz told me, it's the best 5 races that count, and I think there were only 7 races in the end.
**Gravity East Series Schedule**
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There are definately 9 races, but I think you are right about it being best of 5. I was hoping it was going to be out of 6 after they clarified that the first wisp race was actually part of the series, but no such luck.
1.Reading
2.Massanutten
3.Diablo
4.Plattekill
5.Wisp #1
6.Whiteface
7.Mount Snow
8.Wisp #2
9.Plattekill Finals
As I found out also, you can do less than 5 races to be counted in the series. For some odd reason, I thought it had to be at least 5 to qualify for the series, but there's no minimum.
ROXBURY, N.Y. (derailedonline.com) - Gravity East Series wrapped up today at Plattekill Mountain with over 200 Downhill entries. Early morning looked grim with a constant drizzle of rain that turned the course super slick and added to the already muddy spots on the course. With the abundant amount of shale rock here at Plattekill, a little rain doesn't totally destroy a course.
Practice started early this morning with the race begining at 11am. Conditions at the top of the mountain varied greatly from conditions at the finish line. Cold temperatures and strong win had everyone huddled around a fire pit at the top. Those that had just washed their bikes before getting on the lift had frozen water on the surface of their bikes when they got to the start area.
Pros had first pick of the course followed by the experts. Before the Sport/Beginners started, the collegiate racers were let down the course. Following the higher classes of the collegiate series the courses were switched to allow the Sport/Beginner course to compete. Army cadets from the Westpoint provided exellent support as course marshals to switch the courses over between classes.
Pro Men:
1. Jurgen Beneke 03:29.993 OLD World Plaster
2. Derrick Nobman 03:33.789 Ninety Degrees/Ironhorse
3. Shaums March 03:35.650 Marin/MMR
4. Justin Brown 03:41.719
5. Jason Memmelaar 03:42.065 Memmelgnar.com
Pro Women:
1. Karen Eagan 04:30.890 Vitamin Water
2. Vicki Koch 04:54.251 Team CMI/Bike Shop/SIC
3. Hillary Elgert 05:34.860 Fix/SIC/Racers Edge
4. Isabel Georgian 05:47.242 Azonic
5. Kathi Krause 06:06.945 Azonic
Practice started early this morning with the race begining at 11am. Conditions at the top of the mountain varied greatly from conditions at the finish line. Cold temperatures and strong win had everyone huddled around a fire pit at the top. Those that had just washed their bikes before getting on the lift had frozen water on the surface of their bikes when they got to the start area.
Pros had first pick of the course followed by the experts. Before the Sport/Beginners started, the collegiate racers were let down the course. Following the higher classes of the collegiate series the courses were switched to allow the Sport/Beginner course to compete. Army cadets from the Westpoint provided exellent support as course marshals to switch the courses over between classes.
Pro Men:
1. Jurgen Beneke 03:29.993 OLD World Plaster
2. Derrick Nobman 03:33.789 Ninety Degrees/Ironhorse
3. Shaums March 03:35.650 Marin/MMR
4. Justin Brown 03:41.719
5. Jason Memmelaar 03:42.065 Memmelgnar.com
Pro Women:
1. Karen Eagan 04:30.890 Vitamin Water
2. Vicki Koch 04:54.251 Team CMI/Bike Shop/SIC
3. Hillary Elgert 05:34.860 Fix/SIC/Racers Edge
4. Isabel Georgian 05:47.242 Azonic
5. Kathi Krause 06:06.945 Azonic
Watching Jurgen hit the wallride and literally slingshot/accelerate out faster than he came in was an amazing thing...
All my photos from the event are online now at Derailed
http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000234.html
http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000234.html
1984:
That kid wasn't even born in '84! Saw him wearing pink all weekend, damn collegiate racers! HA!1984:
As of right now, I'm digging out all my old Oakley windbreakers and OP ski jackets and putting them on E-Bay.
....now what did I do with that Bolo tie?
....now what did I do with that Bolo tie?
Speaking of old Oakley stuff...
I found a pair of JAMS to add to the collectionAs of right now, I'm digging out all my old Oakley windbreakers and OP ski jackets and putting them on E-Bay.
....now what did I do with that Bolo tie?
Series points have been totaled. Full results can be found here: http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000239.html
Big thanks to Taz, all the Platty people, DH Mike and all else for pulling it off. Looking forward to next year's GECS!
excellent! Nice to see they consolidated things a bit, and got some new venues on board.
Geeze. Its more like Gravity North East Series.
Looks good though. I wished I lived closer.
Looks good though. I wished I lived closer.
that's becasue the only people who want to go to the south are already there
In all seriousness, based on the kind of entry data i've seen the northeast races draw from a much larger pool of racers; we're a much bigger market.
I hear you about living closer. After moving from CT to northern VT i usually have to drive 5+ hours to most races every weekend, or race in Canada instead. Most of the GE races this year are less than 2hrs away, so that will be a nice change.
In all seriousness, based on the kind of entry data i've seen the northeast races draw from a much larger pool of racers; we're a much bigger market.
I hear you about living closer. After moving from CT to northern VT i usually have to drive 5+ hours to most races every weekend, or race in Canada instead. Most of the GE races this year are less than 2hrs away, so that will be a nice change.
And no venues in the southeast spoke up that they wanted a spot on the calendar.
Have Dh bike, will travel.
Announcement on new points system will come soon. Working on the FAQ section for the website explaining how it will work this year.
Won't be able to do 4 of those...
Have baby, will travel? You need a toy hauler.Have Dh bike, will travel.
I gotta get all my racing in before the end of July.
Then I will have to make the switch from Snowshoe mud to baby butt mud. I am pretty sure it has the same consistency.
Oh yeah, I gotta call you tonight.
I have something to tell you and something to ask you.
I was planning on doing over half of these races anyway, I may do the whole series this year, sweet!
Sounds good to me bro, I'll try not to get sick this time, lol
Yep, they do!!!!!! The smell is a little stronger though. I didnt throw-up once at Snowshoe this past season, but throw-up 3 times on my son. :huh:
So excited but all these places are far as hell. I'm looking forward to trying em out.
New information just released regarding the schedule:
http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000273.html
http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000273.html
Quit your riding all you southerners, if you need a place to stay on any of your Journeys north ya'll can crash at my house in MD. Not necessarily close to any of the venues but at least you could take a rest and hit my pumptrack and DJs for a day.
hows about the new ge scedule:
GRAVITY EAST (GRAVITYEASTSERIES.COM)
May 9-10 MASSANUTTEN MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA
May 31- June 1 Mount Snow
June 21-22 Wisp McHenry, MD
July 5-6 Platte Kill
August 16-17 Bolton Valley Bolton Valley, VT
August 30-31 Whiteface
September 6-7 Attitash Bartlett, NH
October 11-12 GE Finals (Location TBD)
GRAVITY EAST (GRAVITYEASTSERIES.COM)
May 9-10 MASSANUTTEN MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA
May 31- June 1 Mount Snow
June 21-22 Wisp McHenry, MD
July 5-6 Platte Kill
August 16-17 Bolton Valley Bolton Valley, VT
August 30-31 Whiteface
September 6-7 Attitash Bartlett, NH
October 11-12 GE Finals (Location TBD)
Whats the deal with points for the series? Does every race count or is it best of 5 or what not?
Forgive me if this has already been answered
Forgive me if this has already been answered
That is not the newest schedule. I am updating the website today.
#6 Bolton Valley has been replaced by Sugarbush Read the news post:
http://www.derailedonline.com/archives/000273.html
And the finals are in Plattekill
Man...memories were stirred and now I'm hunting pics from the Wolf Ridge / Wolf Laurel DH race you took
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Talk of them opening dh back again under the new owners. Believe elevated trail design is planning the trails.
Yeah. Pete was up there in late fall. I went overboard in warning him that the posts said "Orville will stay on to aid in the transition" which is NEVER a good thing. He let me know he's a big boy and will handle himself accordingly.
Owner is prone to "owner financing" people over the years who "buy" parts of the mountain, the resort, operations, etc and yet they all fail eventually and guess who winds up with the property again and again....
