[Eastern States Cup]

There's been a lot of talk about the Windham World Cup Course lately. Here's some pics just of the sections that they are going to use. Of course things may change but maybe you'll get an idea. (sorry, had to delete the first thread, couldn't believe I spelled Windham wrong!)

and a few more

and yet more

saved the best for last

 

[DHJUNKIE]

looks really awesome, i didnt read the whole other thread.. this means there is still a chance?

 

[IH8Rice]

looks really awesome, i didnt read the whole other thread.. this means there is still a chance?

purpordely it was never off

 

[John Jameson]

sweet pics man, Windham looks like classic eastern woodlands: rooty/rocky/awesomeness. Now if 3,000 miles didn't separate me from the track I would finally be able to see a WC!

 

[Eastern States Cup]

Windham, USAC and the UCI have all confirmed. There was a slight hump but all parties worked together to make sure this will happen.

Look for more UCI races at Plattekill in 2011 now that we are getting sorted for our one in 2010.

We are in the process of moving our UCI Race date earlier in the season so points can be used for Windham.

Also make plans to visit or camp at Plattekill during World Cup week and keep your eyes out for a very special event during the World Cup Week. You won't want to miss this !! We will be open late every day that week for freeriding.

 

[monkeyfcuker]

Thanks for sharing pics, the parts in the trees look pretty interesting. Is the soil always as loose as it looks?

 

[Muttely]

Wow, it looks steep, loose and rocky, im sure the WC boys will make a damn fine race out of it, and i bet itll get seeeeriously rutted and holed up come race day, should make a very, very rough course!!

 

[Jettj45]

Course looks awesome, so glad im going to this race to watch. Pop my WC cherry.

 

[jnooth]

the top section is way steeper then photos make it look. and the whole track is really fast and flows well... it may not look overly technical but at speed it is.

I'm also equally as pumped for the plattekill UCI race. glad to see its getting moved earlier. Any ideas when it will be or is it still to early?

 

[Runner]

I'm so pumped to attend a US World Cup, finals no less

 

[gemini2k]

the top section is way steeper then photos make it look. and the whole track is really fast and flows well... it may not look overly technical but at speed it is.

I'm also equally as pumped for the plattekill UCI race. glad to see its getting moved earlier. Any ideas when it will be or is it still to early?

Anyone know what the average grade is on it? How long is it/how much vert is it. Could be interesting. I wonder if they're gonna put any rocky sections in it or just keep it fast. might be fun to head out there to ride and watch.

 

[jvnixon]

Do you know if this rock in the course again?

-Photo by that Rufus character who now carries his own gear

How late is Platty staying open each day for freeridin?

 

[jnooth]

^^^ i would also be interested in this i don't know myself tho. I do know cameron cole won the PGT there this year with a 2:52

 

[gemini2k]

any videos?

 

[jnooth]

any videos?

 

[boogenman]

looks like I am going to be taking a week off again now

 

[RUFUS]

-Photo by that Rufus character who now carries his own gear

HAHA, well played sir!!!

 

[davetrump]

i really really hope that they have the same conditions for the WC that we had in August.... That track was a ton of fun and super fast in the dry, but when we raced the same sections in the mudd back in June it was pretty boggy and slow.

a few changes here and there to make things flow better... like some of the too tight stuff near the bottom that was just kind of slow and those stream bed crossings that would awesome if they built in some jumps over them to carry speed would be a huge help in "weather proofing" the course.

George are the top pics from 2008? i don't remember it be so loamy in 09.

and the second to last pic actually makes that jump look big despite the fact it needed the landing to be 15ft further out at race speed.

 

[drkenan]

How far is Plattekill from Windham? I've been meaning to get up there and this sounds like the perfect time.

We should do a RM WC party.

 

[jnooth]

How far is Plattekill from Windham? I've been meaning to get up there and this sounds like the perfect time.

We should do a RM WC party.

Roughly 45 minutes or so... not far at all

 

[DHJUNKIE]

oh man awesssomeee..

 

[Eastern States Cup]

We should do a RM WC party.

That and soooo much more


Camping All Week Will Be Epic !!

 

[Eastern States Cup]

I'd carry his gear for her....Wait..What........shut up !!

 

[DH Rules]

Those are pictures of a track 2 years ago?... I would think they would have made a better one by now..?

 

[5150dhbiker]

Hopefully I'll be racing there if I don't hurt myself again. REALLY hoping my training will pay off. If not, then I'll probably be out there watching!
Looks like exactly my type of riding too

 

[NY_Star]

I can't wait! All that can be said about that

 

[willem]

The forth picture down is me! That is from 2008. I think I crashed right into that tree.

Looks fun. I am very exited to be at that event this coming summer. I will be shooting footage all weekend for sure!

Thanks for posting.

 

[Sghost]

Thanks for sharing pics, the parts in the trees look pretty interesting. Is the soil always as loose as it looks?

It's really dependent on the weather, but its always however it looks.

How far is Plattekill from Windham? I've been meaning to get up there and this sounds like the perfect time.

We should do a RM WC party.

25 min hanging it out a little bit with minimal traffic.

 

[ska todd]

Sweet! I made George's highlights reel

Any pics of Gerritt casing that last jump on the race run? That was the manliest move of the weekend.

-ska todd

 

[davetrump]

Sweet! I made George's highlights reel

Any pics of Gerritt casing that last jump on the race run? That was the manliest move of the weekend.

-ska todd

i know there is video somewhere... night be on the link posted in this thread earlier but i am too lazy to look. I think higgerson's crash off the same jump is in there as well.

 

[jnooth]

^ ^ ^both are in that vid.... i would like to have seen beytaghs run on the upper half of the course because i saw him with a flat about 2/3 of the way down (not sure how far above me it happened) and he still put up a good time. something like 3:21 or something. and watching him go for the doubles with a flat was epic.

 

[Sandwich]

RM DH monkeyfest? Plattekill parking lot? What?

 

[William42]

Hopefully I'll be racing there if I don't hurt myself again. REALLY hoping my training will pay off. If not, then I'll probably be out there watching!
Looks like exactly my type of riding too

good luck man! hope it goes well for you!

 

[uzziman]

looks like I am going to be taking a week off again now

you are not the only one

 

[Jim Mac]

rm dh monkeyfest? Plattekill parking lot? What?

hell yeazzz!

(upper lot to the right, just like my politics!)

 

[Eastern States Cup]

hell yeazzz!

(upper lot to the right, just like my politics!)

Hey I don't invite people to your back porch !!!

 

[RUFUS]

Here are a few of my shots from the past Windham pro GRT race. Gives you a little perspective of the course.

Windham ProGRT - a set on Flickr

 

[Jim Mac]

Hey I don't invite people to your back porch !!!

That's right, 'cause I only gots me a front porch!

 

[quickneonrt]

Ok call me ignorant but is this Windam in NY? Are the open for riding now or just races?

 

[jonKranked]

Yes, Windham is in the Catskill mountains of NY.

To the best of my knowledge, they are currently only open on race weekends, but are looking into starting a regular lift access riding program.