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11/22/2008
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Ray’s
3Ride Wrap
SRAM Athletes Rule Ray’s Mountain Bike Park
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Chicago, IL - - February 12, 2007
This past weekend was the second annual, Ray’s 3Ride event in Cleveland,
Ohio. SRAM athletes from the U.S. and Canada descended on the indoor mountain
bike park for the two-day competition.
Things really heated up when the skinny ripper from California, JD Swanguen
beat out Brian Lopes in a head to head battle on the Gary Fisher Pump Track.
As if that wasn’t enough, JD boosted a never before ridden line in the
Subaru Street Park. As he linked the two jumps, he just happened to knock out
one of the fluorescent lights that was mounted above the rafters! This kid has
some flair, but was respectful enough to help clean up the shattered glass.
SRAM athletes had a terrific showing, with multiple athletes on every single
podium.
JD doing clean up after making a mess.
At the end of the weekend, though, the rider with with best overall skill would
be crowned 3Ride Champion. It would be none other than the 17 year old ‘San
Diego Sensation’, JD Swanguen. When asked, Swanguen said, “My bike
worked perfect the entire weekend. It allowed me to relax, have a good time, and
focus on my runs.” JD is a recent addition to the Vancouver based Cove Factory
Team. The entire Cove team rides SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ products.
Fists full of dollars on the podium
SRAM and RockShox continue to sponsor the park, but also sponsored the 3Ride
event again this year. Throughout the weekend, the crowds of attendees were
showered with T-shirts, gloves, and other swag. On each day, there was a drawing
for a SRAM X.9 trigger shifter and derailleur set as well as a RockShox Argyle
409 fork.
MOEN SPORT COURSE:
1. Brian Lopes
2. Kirt Vories *
3. JD Swanguen *
4. Jeff Lenosky *
5. Greg Watts *
GARY FISHER PUMP TRACK:
1. JD Swanguen *
2. Brian Lopes
3. Cody Warren
4. Greg Watts *
5. Cam Zink *
SUBARU STREET PARK:
1. Phil Sundbaum
2. JD Swanguen *
3. Adam Hauck
4. Omar Romero
5. Greg Watts *
JUMP COMP:
1. Phil Sundbaum
2. Omar Romero
3. Adam Hauck
4. Greg Watts *
5. Kyle Strait *
Ray's 3RIDE Overall:
1. JD Swanguen *
2. Greg Watts *
3. Phil Sundbaum
4. Kyle Strait *
5. Adam Hauck
* SRAM sponsored athletes
Eric Schutt hooks up a lucky spectator.
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