The racing has been furious all summer long, and what a better way to end the month of July with Canada's first East Coast Open at Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario. The team has been busy, with riders travelling from Ottawa, to BC, to Ontario's cottage country, and back to Collingwood. With team riders travelling to train in Whistler, and others needing a mental or physical brake from the race course, the team was not out in full force this weekend. However, our top elite riders were there to make business
happen and to have a shot at winning their share of the $2,500 prize purse!
The event was a success in it's inaugural year. A solid track, flawless organization from SirBikeAlotRacing, and a fantastic event for racers and spectators, puts Blue Mountain back on track. Years to come look once again promising for racing at our province's only lift access resort.
A wet and sloppy Saturday challenged most racers bike handling abilities, conditions that allowed the top riders skills to shine. A few casualties were caused by the off-camber, clay hard-pack Saturday, but those who were able to avoid the trees were having a blast!
The track dried Sunday, and the racing got fast and furious on this 3+ minute course. Monika Luebke beat out the locals to take the win and a $250 cheque in the Womens field. Your mens top 5 are as follows: 5th Sid Slotegraff (Lapierre/ Raceface), 4th Matt Zdriluk (Lapierre/ Raceface), 3rd Taylor Rowlands- $250 (Independent), 2nd Harold Woolnough- $750 (Silent Devinci Racing), 1st Rob Fraser- $1500 (Primary- Trek).
The race was a huge success, and the team thanks everyone involved. Don't miss this one next year folks, it's sure to grow as Canada's premier event!
Thanks to Marc Landry for the photos!
