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NEMA Celebrates Back-to-Back
Winning Weekends & Andorra WC Podiums!
photo courtesy of Dylan-Dean.com
& Genius Imports (World Cup podium)
What a time it has been in the Nema
camp! Just a couple of weeks ago, factory rider Brad Benedict took his first
National downhill victory at the Santa Ynez NMBS, while Kieran Bennett grabbed
his first International win a week ago in Angel Fire at the Chilie Challenge MSC
/ NMBS event. Then to top things off, this past weekend, Nema riders had
phenominal runs resulting in several podiums at the 2nd round of the UCI World Cup series in
Vallnord, Andorra!
SANTA YNEZ NMBS
Just a few short weeks ago, the 2nd gravity round of the National Mountain Bike Series took place in Santa
Ynez, California. Even with 110+ degree temperatures, strong winds, and a
lackluster DH track, Nema’s Brad Benedict still went all out for the win. Brad
bested current hot-seat leader Eric Carter, and top qualifier Waylon Smith to
take the victory! With Brad’s stellar result, he lands into 2nd overall in the National Series
standings.
Pro Men DH
1. Brad Benedict 2.00.5
(NEMA)
2. Eric
Carter...Mongoose +0.00.9
3. Waylon Smith (GBr)
+0.01.1
4. Julius Syvanen +0.02.1
(NEMA)
5. Logan Binggeli +0.03.5
For more information on these events, check out PINNEDmtb.com
Santa Ynez NMBS - http://www.pinnedmtb.com/santaynez_nmbs08.htm
ANGELFIRE - MSC CHILE CHALLENGE / US MTX National Champs
One week ago, Nema’s Kieran Bennett flew into the states from his home country of New Zealand just to compete at the
MSC Chile Challenge, as it’s one of the tracks he excels on. Having missed out
on a win last year, Kieran was on a mission to dominate the track this
season.
After qualifying 2nd, right behind
fellow Nema rider Aaron Gwin (Yeti/Fox Shox), Kieran knew he had it in him to
compete for the win. On race day, Kieran stepped it up and squeaked past Kain
Leonard by 2/100ths of a second to take the day’s victory!
Pro Men DH
1. Kieran
Bennett 5.19.71 (NEMA)
2. Kain Leonard 5.19.73
3. Eli
Krahenbuhl 5.23.42
4. Lars Sternberg 5.24.31
5. Brad Benedict 5.25.22 (NEMA)
Pro Men MTX – US National Champ
1. Rich Houseman
2. Blake Carney
3. Chris
Boice (NEMA)
4. Joey Backus
5. Rudy
Unrau (NEMA)
Pro Women MTX (MSC)
1.
Melissa Buhl
2. Neven Steinmetz (NEMA)
3. Jess Vogt
4. Sondar
Williamson
For more information on these events, check out PINNEDmtb.com
Angel Fire NMBS - http://www.pinnedmtb.com/angelfire_msc08.htm
Yeti Video Clip –
Nema Sponsored Team - http://www.yeticycles.com/#/videovault/
Click on the “MSC Race” on the
right hand column
UCI WORLD CUP #2 – VALLNORD, ANDORRA
Just this past weekend, Nema riders had outstanding performances by several riders. Nema’s Rastislav Pirman (4
Elements/Yeti/Hotec/RSP) took 4th spot on the podium in the Men’s 4X, while his
teammate Anita Molcik (4 Elements/Yeti/Hotec/RSP) matched his performance by
placing 4th in
the Women’s 4X.
Meanwhile, Sam Blenkinsop (Yeti / Fox
Shox) took his firs step onto the World Cup Podium by placing 5th in the Men’s
Downhill. Sam’s stellar result brings him into 9th overall in the World Cup
standings.
Pro Men 4X
1. Dan Atherton
2. Brian Lopes
3. Guido Tschugg
4. Rastislav
Pirman (NEMA)
2. Mio Suemasa
3. Fionn Griffiths
4. Anita Molcik (NEMA)
Pro Men DH
1. Gee
Atherton
2. Sam Hill
3. Greg Minnaar
4. Steve Peat
5. Sam
Blenkinsop (NEMA)
For more information on these
events, check out PINNEDmtb.com
UCI World Cup – Vallnord, Andorra
- (VIDEO) http://www.pinnedmtb.com/andorra_wc08.htm
Yeti Video Clip – Nema Sponsored Team - http://www.yeticycles.com/#/videovault/
Riders are now in the town of Ft William, Scotland for the next round of the UCI World Cup series, then head to the UCI World Championships in Val-di-Sole, Italy.
Best of luck to all Nema riders!
