SOUTHRIDGE WINTER SERIES SD #2 PHOTO ESSAY
 

One more notch: The unbeatable Eric Bierman (Steven K) rails his Niner through the turn leading out of the new singletrack. Eric is the 5th best Super D rider in the nation.
 

Precious seconds: Ellsworth pro Robert Herber finished just 5 seconds off Bierman's time. When he's not racing Robert runs a weekly XC and SD series at Vail Lake.
 

Intercity: SoCal Specialized's Waylon Smith was the only other rider to finish on the same minute as Bierman. Waylon is racing XC, SD and DH over the Winter Series weekends.
 

Number 1: Steven K Racing's Michelle Rivera is the Super D woman to beat at Southridge. This weekend's track climbed next to the DH course before dropping down the backside XC trail.
 

Remember when?: The SD ended at the original DH finish on the backside culvert straight. Janice Manahl, Michelle Rivera and Kim Finch from left to right.
 

Jack of all trades: Do-it-all downhill, cross-country, marathon and Super D rider Chuck Hamm started his 2008 campaign with a big win in the Expert class.
 

Tough as nails: We're surprised that Warrior's Society legend Andy Lightle used a suspension fork. Third place expert on a 29'er...single speed!
 

Overreach: MBA's own Eddie Arnet hammers up Sandbag Hill. Like part-time test rider Waylon, Eddie is racing XC, SD & DH to cement down early season fitness...
 

...while another 6th of the Wrecking Crew builds up gravity fitness. MBA's resident downhiller and 4-Crosser, Ryan Cleek, is using Super D to elevate endurance.
 

Two podiums: After scoring the 2nd fastest 19-26 Beginner time in the morning, David Banks added a top five ride in the Beginner SD to his weekend score. This looks Saddleback!

TOP 10 SUPER D RIDERS
1. Eric Bierman...Pro...0:09:07.26
2. Robert Herber...Pro...0:09:11.95
3. Waylon Smith...Pro...0:09:16.19
4. Chuck Hamm...Exp...10:25.90
5. Stephen Smith...Exp...10:31.76
6. Andy Lightle...Exp...10:47.99
7. Todd Blaser...Spt...10:52.89
8. Eddie Arnet...Exp...10:54.25
9. Robert Meeker...Exp...11:01.81
10. Alex Maslov...Exp...11:06.97
 
REMAINING TOP 10 SPORTS & BEGINNERS
1. Andrew Hart...Beg...11:21.80
2. Bobbie Acuna...Spt...12:01.17
3. Blake Manahl...Spt...12:42.56
4. John Gillen...Beg...13:09.58
5. Christian Soleta...Beg...13:12.59
6. Darin Maxwell...Spt...13:12.64
7. Bryce Semonian...Beg...13:20.58
8. Cody Calton...Beg...13:39.65
9. Ed Mcgoldrick...Spt...14:08.14
10. David Banks...Beg...15:56.55
 
TOP WOMEN
1. Michelle Rivera...Pro...12:25.45
2. Janice Manahl...Beg...17:15.34
3. Kim Finch...Beg...18:15.36