Monday, May 24, 2010
Ride DIABLO this week!
In case you haven't heard, Diablo Freeride Park is OPEN to the public from Wednesday to Monday of this epic event week/weekend!
Whether your are competing in the U.S. Open, spectating or just want to shred some of the most fun trails on the planet, Diablo is the place to be this week!
Call-out sick, do what it takes to get some midweek riding in! Here is our operating schedule for this week:
- Wednesday - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Thursday - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Friday - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Saturday - 8:30am - 7:00pm
- Sunday - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Monday - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Diablo Mountain Bike Park
General Manager & Marketing Director: Shawn Orecchio
Sunday, May 16, 2010
U.S. Open Update: Kenda Kicker
With the 2010 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking just 11 days away, the Diablo ParkLogic crew will be working day and night adding new features and getting the U.S. Open course 100% dialed prior to the event. George Ryan, Jamis Team rider and ParkLogic trail crew member, provided his stamp of approval this afternoon after testing the new Kenda Kicker at the bottom of the 2010 downhill course. The 2010 rendition of this classic feature is faster, bolder and bigger and measures a full (yes we used a tape measure) 40feet gap. More updates early this week!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Downhill Results: May 9, 2010
Just under 100 racers braved the brisk conditions and waited-out a morning windhold to test their mettle on the Diablo Gravity Series 'Asylum' course.
The conditions were prime and the racing action was fierce. World Cup vet and Diablo local Jurgen Beneke posted the fastest time of the day notching his first win of the season while amateur shredders Ryan Gardner and Dan Albert took top honors in the men's amateur categories.
Becky Gardner of the Beacon Bombers and Isabel Georgian claimed the top spots in the women's categories.
A huge thanks to all racers for attending the event and making ROUND 1 a fun and successful event. The wind-hold in the morning hours tried everyone's patience, but in the long run it was a fun day with some fierce competition.
Next race... The U.S. Open of Mountain Biking!
Attn Amateur Men Senior racers:
Shortly after the awards ceremony the final category times were sorted and processed. If you placed top-3 in this category, please call us at 973.864.8420 and we will coordinate shipping you your prizes. Thank you for your understanding. Great job to all racers!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Giant Slalom Results - 5/8/2010
The first Giant Slalom race of the 2010 season is in the books!
Racers tackled a buff IndyCross course but where challenged by heavy wind and a tricky new finish-line feature.
George Ryan captured the Men's Pro division. Local rippers Jon Hanson and Travis Westerkamp defended their home turf and took top honors in the Mens AM Senior and Junior categories respectively.
Downhill takes place tomorrow! Last chance registration will take place from 9:00am to 11:30am at Diablo Mountain Sports. The race begins promptly at 12:45pm!
Friday, May 7, 2010
IndyCross Update
The popular IndyCross trail received a minor facelift this week. Some berms and rollers were tweaked and we installed this new gap-on/gap off feature at the bottom of the course. Weather permitting this new feature will be in tomorrows race! The feature will also be used in this little event we call the U.S. Open on May 27-30th, so start practicing!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Diablo Gravity Series this Weekend!
Season Passholders save up to 45%!
Whether you are a seasoned race veteran or a newcomer to the sport of downhill racing, the Diablo Gravity Series is grass roots racing at its finest!
The Giant Slalom discipline takes place on Saturday and this event is an excellent opportunity for riders looking to try gravity racing on a unique and fun slalom course that is not as technically demanding as our downhill courses. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 racers in each category!
The Downhill discipline will take place on Sunday and will be located on existing trails such as Asylum, Victory and Frog Pond. Racers will tackle some of Diablo's famed technical terrain and battle for huge cash and prizes!
Not interested in racing? Have no fear! Diablo Freeride Park is ALWAYS open during event weekends and the race courses are designed to have very little impact on the trail network. Most trails, including popular lines such as Dominion, Alpine, Greenhorn, Tempest among many others remain open and uninterupted!
Diablo is the place to be this weekend! See you on Saturday!
Event Schedule:
| Saturday | Giant Slalom | |||
| 8:30am - 11:30am | Last Call for Giant Slalom Registration / Giant Slalom Practice Session | |||
| 8:30am - 2:00pm | Downhill Registration | |||
| 9:00am - 4:00pm | Downhill Practice | |||
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Riders Meeting / Start times announced (GS) | |||
| 12:45pm - 3:30pm | Giant Slalom Race (best of 2 run format) | |||
| 4:00pm | Giant Slalom Awards | |||
| Sunday | Downhill | |||
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Last call for Downhill Registration / Downhill Practice Session | |||
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Riders Meeting / Start times announced (DH) | |||
| 12:45pm - 3:30pm | Downhill Race | |||
| 4:00pm | Downhill Awards | |||
For more event information: click here
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Trail Update: U.S. Open 'Chute' Area
With the 2010 U.S. Open three weeks away it can only mean one thing...Course preparation has begun!
Pictured here is the new and improved USO step-up which will lead to a new, and improved USO Chute. The new step-up is much larger than the first gen and will definitely be a great vantage point for spectating. Higher speeds, bigger air and the potential to gap the entire flat spot.
We are way ahead of schedule, but please note this area will not be open for this weekend (May 8th and 9th). The anticipated opening of this area will be the following weekend and will allow you some pre-U.S. Open sessions which will help get the new line burned in.
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