100 Races. This past weekend marked 100 NW Cup races for Scott and Casey, and in turn the final round of the 2024 season. On top of it there was no more fitting location than to have it at Dry Hill in Port Angeles, WA! It has been an amazing season, and the 450 riders at the finals prove that Dry Hill is the favorite place for our family to get together and have a blast. It is always sad when we get to the end of the season and know that there will be a big break until we see everyone again next year...but then we think back on the amazing season and all the smiles and fun that was had, the progression we have seen out of all of our racers, and the general joy at each race...and that is more than enough to carry us through the winter.
As always, racing was exceptionally tight, and with series standings on the line every position, tenth of a second, could mean a shake up in the overall for the end of the series. At the end of the day Aletha Ostgaard took the win on the day, but Julia Lofqvist Traum takes the season overall. In the Men's race, Carson Eiswald takes the win by less than a second, but Tobin Walker takes the overall on the season by just 1 point!
We can't wait for April and the 2025 NW Cup season to see you all again!
The hills that every racer LOVES to see when they roll into Port Angeles!Koa Dianich got up to speed quickly on the new section for Cat 2. 3rd in Cat 2 13-14.Couple new turns were added for the Cat 1-Pro track and the riders were having a blast throwing dirt every chance they got.Haylee Angel has her eyes on the top step of the Cat 3 15-18 podium!Lucas Allen know how to lean into the turns in Cat 3 8-10.Carter Sinclair knows how to transfer lines efficiently.Jackson Lefler full commitment.Sawyer Mowbray sending it out of the turn and into the rough... good for 2nd Cat 2 13-14.When Crosby Zimmerman comes down you know there will be some style.One of the best things about regional racing... FAST OLD MEN! David Comeau winning Cat 3 60+
Taylor Ostgaard speeding through to 3rd in Pro Women.Landon Buoy full commitment to 5th in Cat 3 13-14.Aletha Ostgaard has mastered the finish line berm to take yet another win in the Pro Women.Jagger Bucy making some shapes at speed. Unfortunately a crash in finals didnt let him show his true speed.Ella Erickson is ALWAYS a threat at the NW Cups and today was 5th on the day.Liam Otto is another guarantee for style anytime on course.The tutu didn't slow Annabelle Moore down at all. 2nd in cat 3 10U.Alyana Van Horn has been a podium threat all season as well in Junior Women. 2nd this weekend, and 2nd overall for the series.Kainoa Hylands in full speed tuck in the Cat 2 men 15-16.Kelly Swarens has been on a charge all season long. Taking the win this weekend, and the overall for the season!
Trey Powers has been strong all season. 2nd on the day and the season in Cat 3 7U.Adrian Nache knows how to get aggressive on a bike and charge.Jackson Larson saying "Who needs arms?!"
The Troy Lee Designs Ugly Helmet contest is a favorite of every NW Cup, and this weekend was no exception. Even better there were two helmets to be given away this weekned, to two VERY stoked individuals who actually happened to crash out their helmets this race as it was. Perfect way to end the season!
Brandon Hintz floating his way to the top step of Cat 1 40-49.Conor Munns styling his way down Aces High.Crosby Zimmerman full tilt.Skye Green knows what it takes to get to 3rd in Cat 2 12U.Kallie Woodward loving the flow of the Cat 3 track.Kevin Jorgensen loving the fresh new turns and roosting in a rut.Brody Clark full pin.Austin Hemperley getting loose in the steeps.Emmett Bell knowing what it takes in the ultra-competitive Cat 2 15-16. 2nd on the day.Lane Stedman did his pushups this season and it paid off to survive this. 4th in Cat 2 12U.Kelly Swarens with her eyes on the prize.
Celebrating Declan Ervin's life at this event each year is such a great honor. Declan was not only an amazing athlete, he was a respectful, humble young man that truly let his actions speak louder than words. His character and progression through the craft of mountain biking was truly inspiring.
The recipients each year of the the Declan Ervin Memorial Award possiss the character traits and progression that the young star showed us in his short time with us. This years recipients are Bodie Mason and Kelly Swarens, joining a long list of esteemed past winners.
If there is a table...you must style it.Ramone Pencke getting low and fast.Max Durand...foot out, flat out.Sam Toohey had full commitment through the loose steeps. 4th on the day.Sometimes you just get loose and off track.Clabe Finkle is like everyone at the NW Cup...loving this final turn.
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