Transition Factory Racing: Sea Otter Classic 2011

 
RELEASE DATE: (4/20/11)
SOURCE: TRANSITION BIKES
Transition Factory Racing: Sea Otter Classic 2011.
Monterey, Ca- The Transition racing squad departed the Pro GRT and after a quick pit stop in Seattle for a thourough cleaning, made their way towards the Sea Ott. After a slalom bike tuning session in Bend the team rolling into Laguna Seca on Thursday am.
The schedule for gravity Professionals seems to be getting slimmer every year, and this year was no exception. One DH practice session on Friday, a full day of Slalom on Saturday, and time for maybe two runs down the DH course before racing on Sunday requires quick assimilation to courses and conditions. The Weather was a treat coming from the wet and cold PNW. The forecast was accurate through the event calling for temps in the 60's and sunny. The team had a successful practice session in the am, then rolled over tothe Fox Racing Shox booth for an autograph signing. These are a great way to connect with the fans and hang out with them for a while.
Saturday was Slalom day. 2 hours of practice in the am rolling straight into qualifying, a three hour break, then finals at 4pm. The crew were all feeling solid and qualified as such. Jill 1st, Bryn 4th and Lars 13th. After a quick break it was time to get to racing. All three riders made it through the first rounds and were warmed up ready for battle. After winning the first lap in the second round, Lars made a couple crucial mistakes which cost him the advantage and was eliminated by RSA's Andrew Neethling. Bryn went on to eliminate Andrew in the nex round, He continued on to face Jared Graves who edged him out, and eventually went on for the win. In the consolation round Bryn had a heated battle with Danny Hart. Bryn ended up 4th place for the day and on the Podium. Jill continued to prove her 1st place qualifying position and consistently sprinted across the line first against each challenger. She did not lose a round, and took the day's victory.

1. Jared Graves 2. Brian Lopes 3. Danny Hart 4 Bryn Atkinson 13. Lars Sternberg

1. Jill Kintner 2. Joanna Peterson 3. Melissa Buhl 4. Eva Castro

Sunday was DH day. The riders all took a few practice runs and Quickly set to work. Jill ran first and came across the line with a time just off the pace and rolled into 2nd place for the day. Lars was next in and came in with a time a few seconds off pace and ended up 17th for the day. Bryn was next can flew in with a time that was good enough to hold up to 4th place overall. All three riders were fairly happy with their race runs, and more importantly were strong and solid through the finish which proves the hard work over the winter is paying off.
1. Jared Graves 2. Andrew Neethling 3. Tyler Immer 4. Bryn Atkinson 5. Eric Carter 17. Lars Sternberg

1.      Melissa Buhl 2. Jill Kintner 3. Miranda Miller 4. Cierra Smith 5. Jaime Rees

Bryn is now off to South Africa for the World Cup #1, while Jill and Lars have a few weeks of training at home until the next Pro GRT at Highland Park NH. See you there, thanks for the support!


TRANSITION FACTORY RACING use KORE Torsion bars, Torsion and B52 stems, T rail seat posts, and Torsion saddles.