Big Time Bikers Give Silverton Mountain Two Thumbs Up

[Ridemonkey]

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July 18, 2004 Silverton,Colo.—Silverton Mountain’s hosted the 2nd annual Downhill Frenzy bike race to over 30 exited mountain bikers. Riders traveled from as far as Arkansas to test their skills on Silverton Mountain’s steep bike trails. Myles Rockwell, Durango local and former World Champion commented, “it is the best downhill course I have ever ridden”.

Silverton Mountain is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9am-3:30pm for scenic sky rides and biking throughout the summer. Special thanks goes out to Pedal the Peaks and all the Silverton volunteers. There was over $1000 in raffle prizes from local Silverton/Durango businesses for racers and volunteers so everyone walked away a winner.</p>








Men’s Pro
Chris Rose****************** 6:00
Myles Rockwell ********** 6:08
Chris O’Driscoll ********* *6:12
Kain Leonard************** 6:15
Alex Morgan*************** 6:19
Lance Canfield *********** 6:27

Semi
David Camp**************** 6:25
Chris Heath***************** 6:30
Chad Cheeney************* 6:34
Kyle Mears***************** 6:37

Women
Stephanie Hatalsky****** 12:12
Merida Short*************** 12:51

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[chicodude]

looks like fun.:thumb:


Silverton here i come...




(wasnt silverton the name of the city joe dirt lived in? just a thought)

[mack]

where is it? looks nice.

[chicodude]

colorado

[axlvid23]

ooh man, it's super nice to see a landing off that ladder drop....when hit that place up last week it was to almost flat....8 feet to "WHAM!"

oh and btw, congrats dave

[flymybike]

I had so much fun there. All the work they have been doing is amazing. Silverton Mt. will be even better in a few more years when the trail system is developed more. Double black diamopnd trails only, what more could you ask for!

[Instigator]

I had so much fun there. All the work they have been doing is amazing. Silverton Mt. will be even better in a few more years when the trail system is developed more. Double black diamopnd trails only, what more could you ask for!


I could ask to live closer :D :thumb:

[flymybike]

It's not close to anywhere. 3 hours from GJ. Durango 1 hr. It's worth the drive and there is great camping near by. Bring a rain coat.

[Bullitrider]

Wow, a 6 min course for the Pros. That's an epic down hill run. I'm calling my travel agent. :D

[Ridemonkey]

SW Colorado rocks. Too bad it's so freakin expensive. Even houses in Silverton are pricey - strange since it's so remote.

[intensified]

that trail is epic,rode it last year and had sooo muchhh fffuuunnn,lost my rear brake racing down it. The chairlift ride was even epoc for me,the bike wanted to blow away!It looks like there is some new stuff there, really hope to return.

[toughguymagee]

Looks like a balst. I have heard nothing but great reviews of trails in CO. Thanks for the post.

[Bicyclist]

Sweet! I wish that the dirt in SoCal was that nice and tacky. Here it's all loose over hardpack- it's like riding on marbles. That's an awesome course.

[powderboy]

Silverton Mountain ROCKS!!! I've skied a few days there in the winter and the terrain is amazing! SW Colorado is beautiful and I can only imagine the trails would be epic.

Aaron and Jen at Silverton are stellar folks who deserve big-time support from skiers and bikers alike for the cool vibe they are putting back into skiing and biking.

Silverton is a teeny little town, but it's much busier in the summer due to tourist activity. I love Tiki's for breakfast and there's actually a really good Italian place just off main street that has me salivating right now!

For more info on skiing in Silverton, check out this article:
http://www.feedthehabit.com/articles/silverton_mountain.html

I'd love to hit it before fall comes... we'll see.

[flymybike]

Hey I am heading up to silverton this weekend! Is any one else planning on going? Bender is there, doing trail work and rippin. Seems there is a party a brewin. I'll be there all weekend, hope to see a few of you there!

[mountaingoat]

Hey yall.. That is a really cool area up there.. Silverton has the best dh trails in Colorado that I have seen.. Next year I will go again.. There is lotsa potential for some more rad stuff from the powers that be.. Yall should ride them soon.. they will be closing to biking for winter.. or Take your snowboards.. All the people that are there are super cool.. peace :eviltongu

[flatulant_man]

that looks awesome. if i can ever afford a downhill bike and a car, that's where i'm headed.
p.s. that fisheye shot on page one is pretty awesome, everything going in like that.