Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and SE Racing have scheduled the Western Open for August 6th & 7th, 2011. Last summer KHMR was the host of the BC Cup finals and set a staggering precedent for future circuit downhill races. The re-worked Pioneer race course proved sporty to experienced racers and thrilled spectators. Moving forward with the momentum of last year’s unique event, the 2011 race will embody similar elements including the same overall course, a Hard Tail category to start things off, great sponsor and expo area, Saturday night party and live band. The addition of increased media coverage, demo bikes from the Specialized All Ride tour and more celebratory events in the plaza hosted by Brett Tippie will make this BC Cup not just a race, but an event not to be missed.
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| 1.866.SKI.KICK for information or www.western-open.com |
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| Registration's open Friday 4:30 till 6pm and Saturday 10 till 3pm |
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| 8:30am All volunteers to meet in the day lodge. Tons of SWAG to all that help out |
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| Timing helpers, first aid, registration and course marshals are all needed |
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| Uummm, how are we going to run this huge root section? |
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| Ok, so when you go flying over the bars put your hands out like this! |
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| On hill camping is permitted in the upper lot..sorry no showers |
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| DJ will be spinning the latest sounds all day long to get the racers pumped |
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| Loeka has donated tons of prizes to look after all the lady racers |
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| Top section rock drop to hard right turn to steep chute |
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| Learn to Race group getting ready to go session the course |
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| Sign up for the Learn to Race clinic here: www.thebase.ca |
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| The expo and pit area will be rocking all weekend long |
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| Live band late Saturday afternoon "The Matt Blais Connection" |
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| Lindsey Voreis is running a ladies only skill clinic all day Sat. Sign up on www.CCNbikes.com |
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| Sat at 1pm is the kids race hosted by Tara Llanes.. sign up now for free on www.CCNbikes.com |
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| Racer coming into the finish in full view of the expo and pit area |
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| Brett Tippie will be the weekends MC and have a ton of stuff to give away. Be sure to say Hi |
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| Racer goes through the steep chute in the top section of the course |
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| How many lines do see? This racer chooses the direct approach |
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| The course is taped wide so you can pick your line |
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| Then hit it! |
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| Bryson getting schooled at the Saturday night break dance party |
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| Racer in the start gate and five minutes away from the finish line |
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| Hard tail pride! Hard tail racers will start off the day of racing on Sunday |
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| $500.00 up for grabs for 1st place Men's and Ladies Elite |
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| Fastest two racers will take home a new dive watch from Freestyle |
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| Holly Feniak(15) versus Cierra Smith(15) should be a great battle for the top step!! |
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| Cory Leclerc at the end of a run. Painful BUT a ton of fun ! |
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| Jeff Hunter, 2010 Elite 1st place winner taking home the cash |
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| Sign up now at www.CCNbikes.com |
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| Jamie Hill, 2010 Elite 1st place winner gets a shower in the rain |
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| 2010 Elite podium...who will be on the top step in 2011?? |
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| 1.866.SKI.KICK or www.western-open.com for more information |
