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US Open - Overview of the event
by brule
Posted: Jun 4, 2009
Having never traveled out to the eastern USA for an event before, we weren't sure of what to expect from the US Open at Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon New Jersey. But having talked to folks and listening to the organizers, we knew that it would be an event that we simply could not miss. Everyone was right, the US Open is one great race weekend.
Read on for our recap of the week, as well as unseen pictures and videos from the trip:
Read on for our recap of the week, as well as unseen pictures and videos from the trip:
Finding our way to Vernon New Jersey thanks to the mapping and GPS on the iPhone was pretty simple. Being told that you can't miss your accommodations is something we've all heard before, but really you CAN'T miss the Appalachian as it's huge and the primary place to stay if you are visiting the Mountain Creek Resort. We were overly stoked on our set up for the weekend as we ended up with a hill side view after upgrading our room (4 guys in a one bedroom with pull out couch was too small) and the deck provided mint viewing too!
Since we were putting content together each night, going out to eat wasn't really an option, but having a kitchen ruled and Ambrose likes cooking:
US Open is held where and descriptive words to describe the course:
Rider responses to the slick track during qualifying on Saturday afternoon:
Pro Ladies DH Finals, short clip:
X-Fusion at the US Open, video by All Out Productions:
Video by lucent.pinkbike.com:
Video by superkat.pinkbike.com:
Iron Sheik predicts the winner of the men's pro DH:
Quick look at the Intense 951 in the pits:
"It was was my first experience with the US Open and I was thoroughly impressed with everything throughout the weekend. The races were very well organized, timely and awesome to watch. The venue, accommodations and tracks were world class. Props to the whole US Open / Diablo Freeride Park team for putting on an awesome event and I can't wait to make the trip out next year! - Karl
"I think the US open is one of the best events in the US because of all the top notch guys from around the world coming to our dirt. Sea Otter does the same but Diablo freeride park is a place where companies get to show the capabilities of their products and riders rather than just introducing product like at Sea Otter. The atmosphere is great and Diablo's staff showed the love. The race organizers were working hard to give the spectators a killer time, and the speedy gondola gave riders plenty of practice time. - Andy
On behalf of Pinkbike.com and I think I can speak for all the racers there when I say "It kicked ass and we'll be back!" - Tyler
All stories from our trip east in case you missed any:
Trip to Diablo
DH practice video
Day 2 practice video
DH qualifiers
Giant Slalom results
Giant Slalom video
DH results
DH Video
Jordie Lunn bike check
Photo Contest winners
Fionn Griffiths Bike Check
Links to check out:
-Diablo Freeride Park
-Mountain Creek Resort
-The Appalacian
Pool and hot tub back there.
Can't get closer than that.
Since we were putting content together each night, going out to eat wasn't really an option, but having a kitchen ruled and Ambrose likes cooking:
Our last dinner at the hotel.
Rider responses to the slick track during qualifying on Saturday afternoon:
Pro Ladies DH Finals, short clip:
X-Fusion at the US Open, video by All Out Productions:
Video by lucent.pinkbike.com:
Video by superkat.pinkbike.com:
Iron Sheik predicts the winner of the men's pro DH:
Gee gets punished!
Quick look at the Intense 951 in the pits:
"It was was my first experience with the US Open and I was thoroughly impressed with everything throughout the weekend. The races were very well organized, timely and awesome to watch. The venue, accommodations and tracks were world class. Props to the whole US Open / Diablo Freeride Park team for putting on an awesome event and I can't wait to make the trip out next year! - Karl
"I think the US open is one of the best events in the US because of all the top notch guys from around the world coming to our dirt. Sea Otter does the same but Diablo freeride park is a place where companies get to show the capabilities of their products and riders rather than just introducing product like at Sea Otter. The atmosphere is great and Diablo's staff showed the love. The race organizers were working hard to give the spectators a killer time, and the speedy gondola gave riders plenty of practice time. - Andy
On behalf of Pinkbike.com and I think I can speak for all the racers there when I say "It kicked ass and we'll be back!" - Tyler
Trip to Diablo
DH practice video
Day 2 practice video
DH qualifiers
Giant Slalom results
Giant Slalom video
DH results
DH Video
Jordie Lunn bike check
Photo Contest winners
Fionn Griffiths Bike Check
Links to check out:
-Diablo Freeride Park
-Mountain Creek Resort
-The Appalacian
10 Comments
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daisycutter
(Jun 10, 2009 at 1:57)
Good to see the east coast get its props. This years us open was pretty sweet
yes um, i rode that exact same 951. like that exact one shown at the intense demo day it wheelworks in belmont massachusetts. sickest bike ever. hope a pro rode it!
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