Memory Lane Monday – Windham

This past weekend was the last race of the regional race series here on the East Coast. It was a wild course, and everyone had their fair share of time on the ground – myself included. But it was a great weekend on a whole, and a perfect way to close out another fantastic year of racing. I am glad I was able to get in one last race this year, and even better that it was the final round on a gnarly track.

Similarly, early in the summer, the World Cup stopped over in the Catskills of New York, at Windham mountain; a favorite venue of mine (both on and off the bike). It was a dusty few days and full of ridiculous riding. 2015 may also perhaps mark the last year of a World Cup event at this venue, as it is not on the schedule next year, and it seems uncertain if they will get the bid again. I hope they do, because this event is always a great time.

Without further delay, here is the MLM Gallery for the Windham World Cup:

“Siri, where are all the Squids?” “Straight ahead, in 30 meters, you will reach your destination.”

Aaron put on a show in 2015, and Windham was no exception – it was insane, and people flooded the track in his wake like an old Group B Rally race. Mayhem.

Media Squids pull long hours to get the shots, coverage, and content online and into your eyes as quickly as possible. Here, Dunc takes a brief respite from the action, using his 5D as a make-shift pillow…I wondering what he was dreaming about. #prayfordunc

It’s always rad being at a home event, because you get to see your friends meaduring by during the day, and briefy catch up! Nicole and Von pause their hike for a quick photo op.

If you don’t think this photo is totally rad, check your pulse; Gwin and Missy hug it out.

Dave took a substantial soil sample, remounted, threw a good “shaka”, and kept riding with the echos of Sven shouting, “Non-qualie party!” still ringing off the trees.

On rough tracks, the first runs of the day are often the hardest, as the body isn’t quite awake yet; Tahnee takes a moment to let everything settle.

This is how bangers are made. Ratboy + @steelcitymedia = Awesome.

Back on home soil, Matty was all smiles and enjoying the familar bits of life after months on the road in Euroland.

Seriously, it was pure pandemonuim for a hot minute. Anthony B brought the rucks and looked like a non-skeleton version of Iron Maiden’s Eddie.

Hey buddy, you lost? (The biggest WTF moment of the year right here).

#AlltheLads. Sambo; Ratboy; Bulldog.

The wonders of Walmart, as modeled by Matt. Unfortunately, the camo isn’t very effective in a parking lot.

It isn’t all pan shots and bangers: a face of frustration, Joe (@steelcitymedia) had a rough morning, riddled with technical issues. But he rallied and still got the shot(s).