Shimano culminated its Winter Series with the final Southridge event leading up to the Norba National Opener on March 28. It was also the weekend that introduced the mountain bike world to Spring 2008.
 
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Treasure: The Shimano Winter Series Finale took on the look of the Norba Opener in just two weeks.
 

First climb: Trevor Downing, Mike Lee, Dana Weber, and Kevin Smallman dig early off the Pro XC start.
 

Top 10 bound: XC 35-44 Expert Jon Flagg captured 2nd in class with the 8th fastest time of the day.
 

Namesake: Lesley Patterson took 2nd Pro XC Women. Suburbia's backdrop is what earned Fontana the Urban National moniker.
 

Bloom: First place Pro XC Woman Krista Park. Shimano's Spring Forward Weekend broke with 80 degree temps.
 

Sport XC 35-44: MBA's Sean Mccoy, and Stephen Smith, Ben Blank, Randy Rush and Dean Long finished 1st through 5th.
 

Maiden voyage: MBA Wrecking Crew'er Garnet Vertican took a big win in his very first try at Super D racing.
 

More up: For his first SD of the year, odi-Southridge star David K faced a very downhill-unfriendly layout.
 

MBA's Eddie Arnet: The 2.5 mile SD used 60% of the DH run and 15% of the XC circuit. It was tough.
 

Spring is here! The SD had so much climbing it even forced Niner single speeder Andy Lightle onto an old geared bike.
 

Uncaged: 4th place Beginner Steven Schlichting winds through the old bird farm and towards the SD finish.
 

4X Qualifier 1: Dale Holmes (far right) watches as L to R Chad Lorrain, Blake Carney, George Stephenson and Rich Houseman blast off.
 

Blink of an eye: Moments later in 4X Turn 1 Rich cuts under Chad as Blake slices below the wheel ahead.
 

3 styles: John Hauer avoids carnage as Ryan Condrashoff tests his full face and Jon Buckell watches from the ground.
 

4X women: Southridge Racing Club's Pretty in Pink Brittany Jackson (57) duels Martha Saldana while Christine Hirst looks for an opening
 

Intense 4X: Chad Lorrain checks Blake Carney for a takeout. Rich Houseman (2) cuts outside while George Stephenson dusts off.
 

The 4X Champ: Mongoose's Eric Carter leads out of Turn 1 ahead of Jake Kinney (11), Leo Garcia (blue jersey) and KHS rider Logan Binggeli.
 

Secret agent cameraman: An undercover video crew popped up during 4X action, shot a few frames, and disappeared just as quick.
 

Sport 4X action: Anthony Antman Marino leads Garrett Rose, Kurts Cox and and a hidden stealth rider in black.
 

The Final: KHS star Dale Holmes (7) ahead of Ryan Condrashoff (13), Leo Garcia (12) and Rich Houseman.
 
TOP TEN 3 LAP RIDERS
1. Dana Weber...Pro...1:38:21.07
2. Jason First...Pro...1:39:52.55
3. Kevin Smallman...Pro...1:41:10.62
4. Trevor Downing...Pro...1:43:30.25
5. Michael Lee...Pro...1:45:09.80
6. Garnet Vertican...Pro...1:50:29.82
7. Scott Marcoe...Exp 35-44...1:51:45.77
8. Jon Flagg...Exp 35-44...1:53:57.30
9. Yoshio Garcia...Exp 19-26...1:54:18.14
10. John Parson...Exp 19-26...1:55:07.56
Top Semi: Ken Gioeli...Semi...1:57:02.59
Top Exp 27-34: Ryan Ives...1:58:12.49
Top Exp 45-54: David Stowell...1:58:59.55
PRO WOMEN
1 Krista Park...1:58:09.47
2 Lesley Paterson...2:04:05.40
 
TOP TEN 2 LAP RIDERS
1. Sean Donovan...Sng Spd 34-...1:08:28.61
2. Jeff Dotterweich...Sng Spd 35+...1:15:07.00
3. Sean Mccoy...Spt 35-44...1:15:43.43
4. Dan Lehnberg...Spt 45-54...1:16:05.95
5. Andy Lightle...Sng Spd 35+...1:18:32.43
6. Anthony Jordan Field...Spt 45-54...1:18:40.79
7. Stephen Smith...Spt 35-44...1:19:10.69
8. Ryan Hernandez...Spt 27-34...1:20:17.37
9. John Horenziak...Spt 27-34...1:21:45.10
10. Christian Stevens...Spt 19-26...1:22:26.24
Top Exp 55+: Rob Bernhard...1:23:53.76
Tope Spt 18-: Kevin Alvarez...1:28:18.67
34- SPORT WOMEN
1. Allison Mann...1:29:54.48
2. Stephanie Gaudreau...1:30:35.87
 
TOP TEN 1 LAP RIDERS
1. Terry Watkins...Beg 27-34...0:39:11.00
2. Clint Campbell...Beg 35-44...0:39:38.00
3. Andrew Hart...200+...0:41:30.00
4. Adam Timar...Beg 19-26...0:43:24.00
5. Toby Hill...Beg 35-44...0:43:27.00
6. Harry Burr...200+...0:43:55.20
7. Scott Lundgren...Beg 45-54...0:44:27.64
8. Mike Rauls...Beg 45-54...0:45:54.28
9. John Gillen...Beg 19-26...0:45:56.12
10. Robert Morales...Beg 27-34...0:46:12.47
Top Spt 55+: Philippe Minniti...0:50:01.95
Top Jr 13-15: Jacob Blumenthal...1:01:48.81
Top Jr 9-10: Ethan Shuler...1:21:42.68
Top Jr 11-12: Sean Gates...1:23:04.89
WOMEN
1. Nancy Harris...Spt 35+...0:52:00.19
2. Dr. Schilling...Spt 35+...0:53:44.31
3. Moira Talan...Beg 35+...1:10:24.24
4. Melissa Palacios...Beg 34-...1:11:35.29
 
DOWNHILL TOP TEN
1. Waylon Smith...2:16.01
2. Ian Odom...2:17.46
3. Brad Benedizt...2:18.47
4. Cody Warren...2:19.55
5. Jason Memmelaar...2:20.98
6. Ryan Condrashoff...2:21.29
7. Steve Wentz...2:22.03
8. Aaron Gwin...2:22.19
9. Rich Houseman...2:23.12
10. Jon Wilson...2:24.76
 
TOP TEN NON PRO DONWHILLERS
1. Kevin Aiello...Exp 18-...2:25.63
2. Matt Kuys...Exp 18-...2:27.16
3. Brian Alexander...Semi...2:27.85
4. Craig Harvey...Semi...2:28.53
5. Brandon DuQuesnel...Exp 27-34...2:29.18
6. Albert Rodriguez...Exp 19-26...2:29.72
7. Connor Bloum...Exp 18-...2:29.91
8. Dakota Dulmage...Exp 18-...2:30.02
9. John Keep...Exp 18-...2:30.14
10. Willy Galinato...Vet Pro...2:30.53
Top Exp 35-44: Russ LeBarron...2:34.87
Top Exp 45-54: Blake Manahl...2:41.42
Top Exp 55+: Steve Spillman...3:00.30
 
TOP TEN DH SPORTS
1 Brian Hishinuma...18-...2:33.63
1 Justin Mann...27-34...2:35.40
2 Connor Chicken Rasmussen...18-...2:38.18
3 Kyle Adamek...18-...2:38.54
4 Oscar De la Fuente...18-...2:38.69
5 Sami Gowdy...18-...2:39.02
1 Joshua West...200+...2:39.99
1 Carlos Bautista...35-44...2:40.09
2 Lars Utt...27-34...2:40.50
6 Lucas Grundl...18-...2:40.76
Top Spt 19-26: Matt Puzel...19-26...2:43.23
Top Spt 45-54: Tony Finch...45-54...2:58.84
Top Spt 55+: Don Miami Vice Johnson......3:21.00
 
TOP TEN DOWNHILL JUNIORS
1. Adam Digby...16-18...2:41.27
2. Ryan Hockett...13-15...2:45.93
3. Hector Vazquez...16-18...2:46.49
4. Taylor Brady...13-15...2:47.69
5. Lucas Cowan...13-15...2:47.80
6. James Visser...13-15...2:48.51
7. Davin Richenberg...13-15...2:48.52
8. Kyle McMurdy...13-15...2:49.71
9. Alex Silverman...13-15...2:50.59
10. Trent Bain...13-15...2:50.67
Top 11-12: Luca Cometti...2:55.47
 
TOP TEN DH WOMEN
1. Claire Buchar...Pro...2:44.89
2. Joy Martin...Exp 34-...2:55.89
3. Lauren Peterson...Pro...2:56.59
4. Michelle Rivera...Pro...2:58.23
5. Stephanie Gaudreau...Pro...2:58.43
6. Allison Mann...Exp 34-...3:05.06
7. Christine Hirst...Pro...3:08.91
8. Laura Noonan...Exp 35+...3:12.37
9. Nancy Harris...Exp 35+...3:14.13
10. Carol Gibbs...Pro...3:19.19
Top Spt 34-: Mandy Oliekan...3:25.33
Top Spt 35+: Marie MCMillen...4:12.18
Top Beg 34-: Jana Wilcox...5:26.55
 
TOP TEN DOWNHILL BEGINNERS
1. Robert Ramirez...19-26...2:44.94
2. Tim Gilmore...19-26...2:49.71
3. James Gallegos...27-34...2:50.18
4. Juan Zuniga...35-44...2:51.54
5. Rob Whyte...35-44...2:52.19
6. Dan Snook...35-44...2:52.32
7. Randy Pham...27-34...2:52.60
8. Cory Burns...19-26...2:52.61
9. Gilbert Cazessus...19-26...2:52.69
10. Ed Suarez...27-34...2:55.23
Top 55+: David Buckell...55+...3:33.16
 
TOP TEN 4-CROSS RIDERS
1. Dale Holmes
2. Ryan Condrashoff
3. Leo Garcia
4. Rich Houseman
5. Daniel Cortina
6. Blake Carney
7. Chad Lorrain
8. Evelio Suarez
9. George Stephenson
10. Brian Schmidt
WOMEN
1. Martha Saldana
2. Christine Hirst
EXPERT
1. Robert Angle
2. Kyle Cox
3. Troy D'elia
4. Mike Cousimano
5. Derek Teel
6. Steve Fuess
7. Dakota Dulmage
8. John Clark
Top Exp Wmn: Brittany Pretty in Pink Jackson
SPORT
1. Anthony Marino
2. Bryce Hocking
3. Kurts Cox
4. Lee Bower
5. Gabby Castellana
6. Richard Robbins
7. Eddie Mcdonald
8. Jason Scholz
9. Bob Burnes
10. Michael Jones
BEGINNER
1. Isaac Wood
2. Tom Mccormack
3. Christopher Ruiz
4. Matt Cowell
5. Chris Sorichetti
6. Gary Proeung
7. Jack Altevers
BEGINNER WOMEN
1. Julia Zavala
2. Stephanie Nguyen
JUNIOR
1. Spencer Ross
2. Adam Talan
3. Nick Boyd
4. Andrew John Shaw
5. Kyle Madden
6. Andy Beck
7. Stephen Makar
8. Evan Talan
9. Wesley Krautkramer
10. Devin Foreman
 
TOP TEN SUPER D RIDERS
1. Garnet Vertican...Pro...08:26.58
2. Stephen Smith...Exp...08:43.80
3. Andrew Hart...Beg...08:56.73
4. Alex Maslov...Exp...08:57.69
5. Jason Simpson...Exp...09:16.14
6. Eddie Arnet...Exp...09:19.74
7. Joe Simpson...Exp...09:20.49
8. Andy Lightle...Exp...09:46.97
9. David David Klaassen Van Oorschot...Pro...09:52.30
10. Bobby Acuna...Sport...09:52.68
Top Wmn: Kim Finch...Beg...13:25.16
 
SHIMANO WINTER SERIES OVERALL WALL OF FAMES
Best 4 of 5 finishes
 
ELITE CROSS-COUNTRY WALL OF FAME
PRO: Robert Herber---SEMI: Veeze Price---EXP 19-26---EXP 27-34: Rod
Leveque---EXP 35-44: Rob Kmetz---EXP 45-54: Eddie Arnet---EXP 55+: Rob
Bernhard
 
SPORT CROSS-COUNTRY WALL OF FAME
18-: Kevin Alvarez---27-34: Ryan Hernandez---WMN 34-: Alison Mann---
35-44: Stephen Smith---WMN 35+: Nancy Harris---45-54: Dan Lehnberg---
Spt 55+: Phillipe Minniti---SNG SPD 35+: Jeff Dotterwelch---200+:
Andrew Hart
 
BEGINNER CROSS-COUNTRY WALL OF FAME
9-10: Ethan Shuben---11-12: Sean Gates---19-26: John Gillen----27-34:
Terry Watkins---35-44: Sean McCoy---WMN 35+: Kim Finch---45-54: Scott
Lundgren
 
ELITE DOWNHILL WALL OF FAME
PRO: Chris Kovarik---PRO WMN: Claire Buchar---SEMI: Nathan Wright---
VET PRO: Willy Galinato---EXP 18-: Kevin Aiello---EXP 19-26: Brian
Alexander---EXP 27-34: Sergio Bustamante---EXP WMN 34-: Joy Martin---
EXP 35-44: Russ LeBarron---EXP WMN 35+: Laura Noonan---EXP 45-54: Brad
Jensen---EXP 55+: Roger Gutierrez
 
SPORT DOWNHILL WALL OF FAME
18-: Connor Chicken Rasmussen---19-26: Matt Puzel---27-34: Justin
Mann---WMN 34-: Paulina Walling---35-44: Sean Gates---WMN 35+: Carla
Bray---45-54: Tony Finch---55+: Don Miami Vice Johnson
 
BEGINNER DOWNHILL WALL OF FAME
11-12: Luca Cornetti---13-15: Wil White---16-18: Adam Digby---19-26:
Robert Ramirez---27-34: James Gallegos---WMN 34-: Carissa Meyer---35-
44: Dan Snook
 
4-CROSS WALL OF FAME
PRO: Eric Carter---PRO WMN: Martha Saldana---EXP: Troy D'Elia---EXP
WMN: Brittany Pretty in Pink Jackson---SPT: Lee Bower---BEG: James
Moore---JR: Dakota Lassalette
 
SUPER D WALL OF FAME
PRO: Eric Bierman---PRO WMN: Michelle Rivera---EXP: Stephan Smith---
SPT: Bobby Acuna---BEG: Andrew Hart---BEG WMN: Kim Finch