The 2024 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking in Killington, Vermont, was the season ender to the inaugural Pro Downhill Series. And with the final World Cup DH in Mont-Sainte-Anne next week and Open class winners getting $15,000, the field was stacked with Elite level pros from around the globe. Jack Rice was there snagging shots and getting interviews, but instead of the usual questions with only top riders, we commissioned him to search the pits and ask amateur riders a simple question - Why Downhill?
While plenty of answers resonate around the excitement and action of what DH is, an overwhelming response praised the community as a reason for coming back to ride and race. It's the people that make our sport so special, and it's our hope that the comradery of the #USDH community continues to grow. Enjoy Jack's photos and interviews from the weekend.
Interview contents
- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:09 - Meredith Burnette
- 2:25 - Jamie Tate
- 3:18 - Dusty Mason
- 4:10 - Kerry Marshall
- 5:02 - "Scott and the fam"
- 6:33 - Jacob Dyke
- 8:57 - Bailey Gunter
- 11:04 - Cole Bernier
- 13:40 - Jack Burnette
- 21:54 - Tyson Henrie
- 23:55 - Tabias Spencer
- 24:59 - Lachie Stevens-Mcnab (Race Winner)
- 25:47 - Nina Hoffmann (Race Winner)
- 29:23 - Max Beaupre and Why NOT Downhill
- 31:51 - Tegan Heap
- 33:00 - Dylan Conte
- 36:20 - Lucas Dedora
- 36:57 - Anna Newkirk
- 38:37 - Chris Grice
- 39:50 - Clay Harper
Now for Jack's remaining photo selections in no particular order.
Enjoy the Race Replay from Pro Downhill Series
10/1/2024 10:00am
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