RIM NORDIC SUPER D
During the Autumn Cup weekend the crew at Rim Nordic threw a bone out to Southern California mountain bikers. It came in the form of a special Super D race held the day before the headlining cross-country event.
So why was it such a treat? For one, it was the inaugural SD event at Rim Nordic. No one knew what to expect or what the course would be like. By the end of the day did we not only knew, but we were all completely blown away by just how cool of a Super D venue Rim Nordic is.
The course started from the water station at the forest service road at the very top of the resort. From there the service road is moderately fast with a few grinding rises along the way. After one mile riders start down a fast single- and dual-track section that leads riders into one of the best features at Rim Nordic; the switchbacked singletrack thrill ride of a drop back down to the resort. At the bottom we headed back to base camp via a series of service road that required the least amount of climbing as possible.
It's a fifteen minute run for a top rider. Not only is it one of the best Super D courses in Southern California, it could be the best Super D circuit in the States! The start is only one mile from staging, and is easily pedaled by taking Highway 18's easy grade up. This test event at Rim Nordic was a big hit with everyone. Expect Super D to be added to the 2008 Rim Nordic XC Series program.
RIM NORDIC SUPER D TOP 10
1. Romolo Forcino...Semi...Bear Valley Bikes...14:58
2. Eli Woody...Semi...Bear Valley Bikes...15:55
3. Eddie Arnet...40-49...MBA...16:36
4. Derek Hermon...Semi...Bear Valley Bikes...17:28
5. Chad Elmer...30-39...Bear Valley Bikes...18:15
6. Dean Swank...Exp 50+...Bear Valley Bikes...18:19
7. Steve Marshall...Spt 19-29...Bear Valley Bikes...19:28
8. Dave Carter...Spt 40-49...AFP-Velo Sport...19:42
9. Kody Adams...Spt 18-...ODI-Southridge...20:37
10. Alex Hulett...Spt 19-29...Cal Pine Chalet...21:45
WOMEN
1. Michelle Rivera...Pro...Steven K...18:21
2. Sarah Jansen...Exp...The Path...18:41
3. Anna Dvorak...Spt 19-29...Bear Valley Bikes...22:15
NEXT 10 FASTEST SPORTS & BEGINNERS
1. Bobby Bondurant...Spt 50+...Mtn. Misfits...21:54
2. Connor Machin...Beg 18-...22:03
3. Steve Engelgau...Spt 50+...Bear Valley Bikes...22:25
4. Barry Williams...Spt 30-39...23:11
5. William Woody...Beg 50-54...23:12
6. Omar Estrada...Spt 30-39...25:40
7. Mike Adams...Beg 40-49...ODI-Southridge...26:16
8. Cameron Hennebry...Beg 18-...33:08
9. Chuck Hulett...Beg 55+...Cal Pine Chalets...42:55
10. Geritt Wolsink...Beg 85+...Suzuki...42:55