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Plattekill Pro GRT 2011 Practice and Qualifying

by Ian Hylands
May 21, 2011 at 16:03

While the initial official results have SLO rider Leland O'Connor with the fastest time today in qualifying, it appears that Justin Leov actually qualified fastest at round three of the Pro GRT at Plattekill Mountain in New York today. There were some major timing issues caused by other riders on the course, leaving the officials with a huge mess to figure out. Somehow in their figuring they ended up with O'Connor beating Leov and Gwin by over 11 seconds, but I think it's safe to say that Leland's time is a little bit off. Either that or he's our next American hope in World Cup DH... Neko Mulally qualified third, giving Trek World Racing the top three spots again. We'll see if they can keep them tomorrow...

Jaqueline Harmony qualified fastest for the women, followed by Darian Harvey and Becky Gardner.

The bad news of the day is that Bryn Atkinson crashed in practice this morning breaking both his femur and his arm, he was airlifted to the hospital for surgery. His Transition teammates Jill Kintner and Lars Sternberg missed qualifying to go to the hospital with him.

Conditions were wet and a little sloppy this morning, but became drier in the afternoon for qualifying.


Men's Qualifying Results

1. Justin Leov 2:44.62
2. Aaron Gwin 2:45.31
3. Neko Mulally 2:45.46
4. Logan Binggeli 2:48.31
5. Curtis Keene 2:48.93

Womens Qualifying Results

1. Jaqueline Harmony 3:29.83
2. Darian Harvey 3:30.61
3. Becky Gardner 3:57.81
4. Lauren Daney 4:10.71
5. Rae Gandalf 4:14.51

more results at bottom...


Logan Binggeli, Richie Rude and Neko Mulally practice on friday
Logan Binggeli, Richie Rude and Neko Mulally practice on friday
Current Womens points leader Jill Kintner did not do a qualifying run today after team mate Bryn Atkinson crashed and was sent to Hospital.
Current Womens points leader Jill Kintner did not do a qualifying run today after team mate Bryn Atkinson crashed and was sent to Hospital.
This is not a high speed detachable lift...
This is not a high speed detachable lift...
Lauren Daney placed third last weekend at Highland, we'll see how she does here at Plattekill
Lauren Daney placed third last weekend at Highland, we'll see how she does here at Plattekill
Aaron Gwin stretches before practice on Friday
Aaron Gwin stretches before practice on Friday

Course preview video from Yet/Fox Riders Eliot Jackson and Richie Rude on Twitvid



Mens Qualifying Results
Mens Qualifying Results
Womens Qualifying
Womens Qualifying
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38 Comments

  • + 18
flag b4life (May 21, 2011 at 16:19)
 That Leland O'Connor must of been flying to beat leov and gwin by 10 seconds..LOL
  • + 2
flag kaibrabo (May 21, 2011 at 22:18)
 who?
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flag cyrix (May 22, 2011 at 0:00)
 It says his name at the beginning of the article. Though his times might have been messed up.
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flag b4life (May 22, 2011 at 8:27)
 There we go, its all fixed now. It was funny seeing that!
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flag ChanceK (May 21, 2011 at 16:07)
 Lets hope Bryn will be okay, and nothing too serious. Get well Bryn!
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flag vlad-x7 (May 23, 2011 at 11:12)
 shame to hear about how serious his crash was. :\
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flag skatejunkie (May 21, 2011 at 16:46)
 Two SLO natives in top qualifying spots. Go get em Nate!
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flag jengah (May 22, 2011 at 8:26)
 WOW! To see SLO (San Luis Obispo) even mentioned on here is pretty cool. Way to represent Furbees! And Nate, while there might have been timing issues, we all know what you are capable of - good luck today!

Not bad for a little cow town!
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flag shishka (May 22, 2011 at 5:25)
 Wow looks like I not the only rider down with broken femur. I'm interested to see what they do for bryon. Most likely bolted some plates and screws with ti hardware. I been in hospitol for 2 weeks with this femur break. I wish him a speedy recovery, and would like to get in contact with him if possible to compare notes on recovery. As far as the race I think gwin going to take win, but look out for platty local geoff ulmer to get in that top ten. Good luck geoff, can't even count how many times me and geoff ran this exact race track. One of our favorite runs.
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flag downhillnews (May 21, 2011 at 20:16)
 Leland yes. Guess that "new" bike is doing okay. You retire the Kirkalde dinosaur and come out strong. Good job Ben on 10th! Looks like SLO natives making a statement. Leland I may just have to give you the Banshee. HAHAHAH
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flag camas (May 21, 2011 at 20:17)
 I wanted more info about Bryn, so I dug this up, another femur injury Frown


http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/2011-Plattekill-Pro-GRT-Qualification-Results,289?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight />
Also there was a timing issue, so O'Connor was not top spot.
  • + 3
flag IanHylands Mod Plus (May 21, 2011 at 21:52)
 Yeah I said that up top about Leland if anyone read it, Leov qualified first, there were timing issues. I guess no one reads anymore...
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flag downhillnews (May 21, 2011 at 21:58)
 No I read a ton. I just know he could have had 6-12 in him during his timed run. Even if he made it down in the slowest time it would be a feat. But good to see the Furbee's up there also.
  • + 1
flag woodsroller Plus (May 22, 2011 at 5:24)
 Yup, still reading and paying to do it.
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flag ctownbike (May 21, 2011 at 16:55)
 805 REPRESENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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flag 8cr0we5 (May 21, 2011 at 16:58)
 f*ck yahhhhh 10 sec faster than gwin an leov, leland be killllin it!!!
  • + 3
flag BLIPDH (May 21, 2011 at 19:10)
 yeeeeeaahhhhhh
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flag Infiltrator (May 21, 2011 at 23:00)
 f*ck YES GO LELAND NATE AND BEN
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flag FireBallDHR (May 21, 2011 at 20:30)
 YEAH!!!!!! LELAND AND NATE SITTING ATOP THE LISTS!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Go 805!!!!!
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flag norcocensored (May 21, 2011 at 16:35)
 damn...hope bryn will be ok...always sucks hearing about stuff like this..hopefully no else get hurt..
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flag beluga-whale (May 21, 2011 at 20:05)
 Leland and Nate f*ck yeah 805!!!!
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flag NorCalikonaryder (May 21, 2011 at 16:22)
 Damn 10 seconds!!!! O'Connor is straight up pinner!!
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flag ELLIS-831 (May 21, 2011 at 16:28)
 seriously whoever o'conner is, he is a beast on this course for sure!!!
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flag Ian-Collins (May 21, 2011 at 20:16)
 HAHA, 45 second spread from first to fifth in women's.....

3.7 second spread from first to fifth in men's....dang
  • + 4
flag BLIPDH (May 21, 2011 at 23:10)
 thats what they get for leaving the kitchen
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  • + 4
flag FireBallDHR (May 21, 2011 at 20:32)
 SLO TO THE BONE!
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flag ryanreishripper (May 21, 2011 at 22:35)
 when i saw the pic for this on the home page, i thought it was 3 riders going at once. I thought it was like the most epic dh race with different lines winding down. But instead it was just a normal race. mmeehh
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flag MarzRider (May 21, 2011 at 20:39)
 Bummer to hear about Bryn. Get better soon man!
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flag 8cr0we5 (May 21, 2011 at 16:58)
 Leland, f*ckin pinnnin that shit for slo cal!!!!!!!! f*ck yahhhhhhhhhhhhh
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  • + 2
flag BLIPDH (May 21, 2011 at 16:29)
 YEAH LELAND REPRESENTIN SLO TOWN
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  • + 1
flag cyclelogic (May 26, 2011 at 3:27)
 One thing is consistant...Timing issues at Plattekill...must've been those rolling blackouts again!
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  • + 1
flag DHONA4DAY (May 22, 2011 at 11:15)
 Get well soon Bryn. You will be back on top of the podium next year.
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  • + 1
flag powdershredder3 (May 21, 2011 at 18:35)
 how the hell do you ride this they are halling ass
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flag Knife-in-the-dark (May 21, 2011 at 16:52)
 Nice job Jackie and Darian. Puttin to those other chicks.
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flag thanza (May 21, 2011 at 22:28)
 and more sprinting, and more sprinting...lol shit was pretty funny.
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  • + 1
flag MrRandell (May 21, 2011 at 17:49)
 Gwin looks like hes reachin for a cold one.
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  • + 1
flag Forrest66 (May 21, 2011 at 16:34)
 sweet track would love to lap it hard time
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flag XpressRacing (May 21, 2011 at 17:37)
 Dauren Laney.
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