us open at diablo

[rockhopper]

The 2010 U.S. Open will prove to be the largest U.S. Open event to date with various new improvements and additions including; an improved Downhill Course, $50,000 in cash and prizes and a $7500 payout for men's pro champion! Mark your calendars, the world of mountain bike racing comes to Diablo Freeride Park on May 29th! Be there!

Date: May 27-30, 2010
Location: Diablo Freeride Park/Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon NJ
Nearest Airport : Newark International, Newark NJ
Disciplines: KENDA Downhill
KENDA Giant Slalom
Format: Open Pro/Am Format
Purse: $25,000
Amateur Prizes: $25,000 in product

[foxtrail56]

Nice Mr. Rockhopper....with your new trainer looks like you're ready to compete on this pro event!
BTW, order a DH jersey so you can represent the TRIBE, and we'll be there to cheer you on...HEP! HEP! HORAY! ;D

[erwin455]

I'm going at this event and take some pictures. Probably Sunday which is the championship.

[Prancing Horse]

I'm thinking of riding CHP tmrw also @ around 9 am if it's rideable. Otherwise there's always the road with MTB and maybe head over to Peaks to see Giantmastah's up coming Niner.

[CincoDos]

Apr 17, 2010 9:04:59 GMT -5 @erwin455 said:

I'm going at this event and take some pictures. Probably Sunday which is the championship.

yeah LET'S GO!

[CincoDos]

wow...I'm tired, but very happy and spent the day with family - really something different for my kids to see. It's just the drive back that spoils the day, GWB + Throgs Neck can't imagine tomorrow - coz today's - it's a MESS!

some pics tonight, will add some more tom - I'm sleepy

[erwin455]

This event was on my calendar chute but completely forgot. Got excited with my road bike i guess. Have to wait again for next year. :-(

[eam611]

nice one chute! hopefully i can make it next year.

[merlin]

Congrats chute. You made it and great to see the family!

[jontotman]

Looks like you and your family had fun in Diablo.

[CincoDos]

May 31, 2010 18:22:52 GMT -5 @eam611 said:

nice one chute! hopefully i can make it next year.

definitely, either WE ride in the AM and watch the race in the PM - that's what most people did..

May 31, 2010 13:27:11 GMT -5 @erwin455 said:

This event was on my calendar chute but completely forgot. Got excited with my road bike i guess. Have to wait again for next year. :-(

that is why I didn't bother to remind you....knew it(your excitement!) the the day I heard that you got the bike.

Jun 1, 2010 7:06:35 GMT -5 jontotman said:

Looks like you and your family had fun in Diablo.

May 31, 2010 23:30:33 GMT -5 merlin said:

Congrats chute. You made it and great to see the family!

Thanks Jon and Merlin! YES, they had mucho FUN!!! There was never a dull moment and doubled, especially when the racing starts!!! We were at the rock garden, the place to be and a big plus was the Red Bull DJ Booth. Yes, up there near the rock garden!!! Spectators were all their, different sizes & form - toddlers, kids, teenagers, grandpa & grandma (in their full DH gear) + 2 dogs, photograhers & video guys with high end gears all over the place!!! Backpacks of teens are full of cervesas, guidos (coz they are wearing customes) struggling to carry their coleman - together with a dude wearing a sombrero. My daughter even asked me, why the guy wearing Mexican sombrero...hehehehe

So...next year - We definitely have to go see the race in full cervesa gear!!! Can't wait again!

oopsss...forgot to bring the SD card for the pics and I try to post the pics tonight.

Here's from youtube....this was last Sunday!

[eam611]

i thought we have a new membeR.. what's with 52 chute? i was watching the video and i can tell that you really had a GREAT time being there watching those DH riders shredding those sick lines and getting some big air! I'M so jealous!!

[CincoDos]

Jun 1, 2010 19:17:03 GMT -5 @eam611 said:

i thought we have a new membeR.. what's with 52 chute? i was watching the video and i can tell that you really had a GREAT time being there watching those DH riders shredding those sick lines and getting some big air! I'M so jealous!!

ahhh...that's Letter "G" in BINGO - No. 52 hehehe ;D

neways, here are the pics, nothin' special - Thanks for looking!


Cow Bell souvenir from the US Open


Red Bull DJ Booth


the top crowd


bottom corwd

[CincoDos]

more...


for sale.....good spot - it's near the gondola


near the finish line


where it all starts ;D


???yes or no


Mick Hannah - Gt Bikes


Jill Kitner of Transition Bikes..... checkin' which line to take

[jontotman]

Hey Chute we should definitely put this on the tribes calendar for next year, it looks really fun. Thanks for sharing the photos.