2013 Whiskey 50 Photo Essay and race results

April 30th, 2013 1:52pm

The Whiskey 50 / 25 mountain bike race made its way back to Prescott on the heals of the Sea Otter Classic. All the big names and teams made the relatively short drive to Prescott to compete for some serious cash. With all the scofflaw about how the the UCI's dumb ass rules that have thankfully been put on hold for another year till they can figure out to to screw the independent race promoter - The Whiskey 50 managed to go off without a hitch and grow their prize purse to $40,000 dollars - making it one of the countries richest races on the MTB circuit. And when prize purses start getting big, big names start showing up. Yeah the event is cool, but its the prize money that gets the racers and the town of Prescott gets patrons, lots of patrons. A win-win for sure.

Defending Champion Geoff Kabush returned to the 2013 Whiskey 50 in fine form. Coming off wins at the Sea Otter Classic, Mr. Kabush is super strong so early on in the season and continued his winning ways to take out the rich payday in a very competitive field. Leslie Paterson took away the equally big check on the women side of the table besting Katerina Nash by a solid two minutes.

The Whiskey 50 MTB Race Results

PRO MEN RESULTS

    1. Geoff Kabush, Scott-3rox Racing, 2:57:37
    2. Jeremiah Bishop, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 3:02:47
    3. Max Plaxton, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 3:04:20
    4. Ben Sonntag, American Interbanc-Cannondale, 3:05:41
    5. Fernando Riveros Paez, Rotor USA, 3:06:28
    6. Spencer Paxson, Kona Bicycles, 3:07:53
    7. Todd Wells, Specialized, 3:07:58
    8. Alex Grant, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 3:09:41
    9. Rotem Ishay, Jamis, Geax, Stan’s NoTubes, 3:10:03
    10. Derek Zandstra, Scott Sports-Shimano, 3:10:03
    11. Macky Franklin, Santa Fe Brewing-Pivot Cycles, 3:10:04
    12. Brian Matter, RACC-Geargrinder, 3:10:04
    13. Sepp Kuss, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 3:10:07
    14. Adam Craig, Giant-SRAM, 3:11:58
    15. Colin Cares, Kenda Tires, 3:11:58
    16. Ernie Watenpaugh, Jack Daniels, 3:14:35
    17. Barry Wicks, Kona Bikes, 3:16:10
    18. Tj Woodruff, Momentum Endurance-Arizona Cyclist, 3:16:32
    19. Cameron Jette, Scott-3 Rox Racing, 3:17:24
    20. Kris Sneddon, Kona-SRAM, 3:17:27
    21. Chris Jackson, Castex Rentals, 3:17:33
    22. Carl Decker, Giant-SRAM, 3:17:39
    23. Thomas Turner, Jamis, 3:17:44
    24. Tinker Juarez, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 3:18:44
    25. Cameron Chambers, Tuff Shed, 3:18:46
    26. Menso De Jong, Clif Bar, 3:19:40
    27. Samuel Morrison, The Gear Movement, 3:19:52
    28. Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, Trek, 3:20:08
    29. Payson McElveen, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 3:20:21
    30. Cory Wallace, Kona-SRAM-Maxxis, 3:20:48
    31. Sid Taberlay, Kenda, H2o Overdrive, 3:21:09
    32. Sean Babcock, Kona, 3:22:36
    33. Yuki Ikeda, Topeak-Ergon, 3:22:47
    34. Howard Grotts, Specialized, 3:22:48
    35. Ryan Petry, Tri Scottsdale, 3:23:22
    36. Brennan Wodtli, All Access Staging & Productions, 3:24:37
    37. Philip Tinstman, MRI Endurance-Haro Bikes, 3:26:22
    38. Jason Sager, Jamis Bikes, 3:26:22
    39. Daniel Matheny, Honey Stinger-Bontrager, 3:27:39
    40. Michael Hosey, 3:29:08
    41. Trapper Steinle, 3:29:15
    42. Anthony Slowinski, Bicycle Sport-Rooibee Red Tea, 3:29:53
    43. Bryan Dillon, Griggs Orthopedics, 3:29:53
    44. Dana Weber, Stage 21, 3:30:58
    45. Blake Harlan, Jamis, 3:31:48
    46. Daniel Munoz, G2 Altitude Training-Cyclery USA, 3:32:03
    47. Keith Omundson, Boulder Running Company, 3:32:49
    48. Stewart Gross, 3:34:34
    49. Sean Leader, 3:34:43
    50. Marcus Hayward, PH Structural-Bicycle Ranch, 3:34:44
    51. Kurt Refsnider, Salsa Cycles, 3:34:59
    52. Eric Salstrand, Bike Haus, 3:35:42
    53. Jason Hilimire, Gear Movement, 3:37:35
    54. Chad Davis, Scott-Syncros, 3:39:40
    55. Lance Runyan, Jetset-Allstate, 3:39:58
    56. Christopher Beardsley, Club Pilates, 3:40:47
    57. David Graf, American Interbanc, 3:40:47
    58. Jeff Kerkove, Ergon-Topeak, 3:40:56
    59. Kalan Beisel, Orbea-Tuff Shed, 3:43:11
    60. Tom Obrien, Nationwide Insurance, 3:43:12
    61. Scott Keller, Form Cycles, Ote Sports Sedona, 3:43:16
    62. Ted Willard, G2 Bike, 3:44:24
    63. Ryan Clark, Audi-Felt, 3:45:51
    64. Brian Sells, Trek, Honey Stinger, 3:54:37
    65. John Sawasky, Ride Dirt-ZMS-FBR, 3:54:46
    66. Adam Looney, Eriksen, 3:55:54
    67. Anthony Tintelnot, Natural Dynamix-Bike Religion, 4:01:38
    68. Sam Chovan, Giant, 4:01:39
    69. Shane Demars, Pedal Pushers Cyclery, 4:35:24
    70. Phil Grove, Hammer Nutrition, 4:35:28

PRO WOMEN RESULTS

    1. Lesley Paterson, Scott Bikes, 3:35:21
    2. Katerina Nash, Luna-Orbea, 3:37:40
    3. Kelli Emmett, Giant-SRAM, 3:40:26
    4. Evelyn Dong, White Pine Touring, 3:44:45
    5. Georgia Gould, Luna-Orbea, 3:45:45
    6. Chloe Woodruff, Crankbrothers, S3:48:14
    7. Erica Tingey, Jamis Bicycles, 3:48:15
    8. Mical Dyck, Stan’s No Tubes, 3:50:01
    9. Heather Irmiger, Trek, 3:50:17
    10. Nina Baum, Stan’s Notubes, 3:50:21
    11. Deidre York, The Gear Movement, 3:52:07
    12. Teal Stetson-Lee, Luna-Orbea, 3:52:24
    13. Amanda Sin, Scott Sports, 3:52:46
    14. Amanda Carey, Stan’s No Tubes, 3:53:11
    15. Jamie Busch, Quadzilla Racing-Specialized, 3:53:59
    16. Serena Gordon, All Access Promotions, 3:56:36
    17. Sonya Looney, Ergon, 3:57:34
    18. Amy Beisel, Greg’s Orthopedics, 3:57:46
    19. Suzanne Snyder, Luna-Orbea, 3:58:40
    20. Blair Hurst, Boulder Running Company, 3:59:15
    21. Judy Freeman, Crankbrothers, 3:59:16
    22. Elizabeth Sampey, 4:03:18
    23. Lauren Catlin, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 4:03:39
    24. Karen Jarchow, Santa Fe Brewing Co.-Pivot Cycles, 4:04:29
    25. Heidi Rentz, Ibis, Hammer Nutrition, 4:05:39
    26. Rebecca Gross, Tough Girl-Scott, 4:09:09
    27. Andrea Wilson, Niner Bikes, 4:10:02
    28. Jari Kirkland, Griggs Orthopaedics, 4:12:35
    29. Sarah Sturm, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 4:14:04
    30. Christine Jeffrey, 2xu, 4:14:18
    31. Alice Pennington, 4:15:38
    32. Beth Utley, Gu, 4:15:59
    33. Tracy Thelen, Carmichael Training Systems, 4:16:29
    34. Erin Alders, Liv-Giant, 4:20:44
    35. Jane Rynbrandt, Tough Girl-Shimano, 4:20:44
    36. Shannon Gibson, Stan’s Notubes, 4:20:46
    37. Brianne Marshall, Stan’s Notubes, 4:23:41
    38. Ann Beth Orton, Sellwood Cycle Repair, 4:24:17
    39. Kata Skaggs, Adventure Bike Company, 4:28:14
    40. Jaime Brede, Honey Stinger, 4:29:19
    41. Vicki Barclay, Stan’s Notubes, 4:29:31
    42. Bryna Blanchard, 4:29:32
    43. Sarka Ruzickova, Cannondale, 4:43:02
    44. Lisa Uranga, Comedy Defensive Driving, 4:45:04

Whiskey 50 Crit Results

PRO MEN

1         Max Plaxton        Huntington Beach CA   Sho-Air/Cannondale
2         Geoff Kabush         Courtenay     BC     SCOTT-3Rox Racing, Oakley, Shimano
3           Sid Taberlay         South Pasadena CA     Kenda, H2O Overdrive, BH Bikes
4         Spencer Paxson         Seattle     WA     Kona Bicycles
5         Derek Zandstra         Trenton     ON     Scott Sports / Shimano / CRCS Disaster Kleen

Pro Women

1         Katerina Nash     Truckee     CA     Luna / Orbea / Shimano
2         Lesley     Paterson     San Diego     CA     Scott Bikes / 2xU / View Hotels
3         Chloe     Woodruff     Tucson     AZ     Crankbrothers, Scott Bikes, Momentum Endurance
4         Georgia Gould     Fort Collins     CO     Luna / Orbea / Shimano
5         Kelli     Emmett     Colorado Springs     CO     Giant / Sram / Schwalbe

Pro women top 3 from whiskey 50 crit race

Patterson, Nash and Woodruff - 2-1-3 finishers in Friday nights warm up Crit.

Georgia Gould - winning smile

Georgia Gould may not be in top form but she is my favorite racer with a
great attitude about racing. Still a fourth place isn't bad especially if you're having more fun than everyone else.

kelly emmett of team Giant

Team Giant's Kelly Emmett with another strong showing in both the crit and 50 miler. On the box and in the money both days.
Now on to Defend her Super D/ Enduro Crown.

Chloe woodruff of Arizona

Arizona's own Chloe Woodruff is in great form and put CrankBros on the Box.

The Pro mens race got a bit tight in turn one - lap one - everyone came out without a scratch - here Mimmo Futia of Team Swiss America throws his massive guns around
fighting to stay upright. The big guns worked and no one got hurt.

kabush and plaxton at the start of the crit

Sid Taberly (Kenda - BH) and Geoff Kabush (left) ramping it up after the neutral lap start

wells kabush battle up the hill

Toward the end of the race riders start getting the lay of the land. Here Todd Wells checks
to see if there is any help or an attack coming from his long time rivals Kabush as the head up the hill.

TJ Woodruff is one of Arizona's fast men. He made it through most of the crit race before being
pulled and then threw in an excellent result in the 50 miler to make some bank.

whiskey crit winner max plaxton

Whiskey crit winner Max Plaxton outsprinted Kabush for the win giving Sho-air the top step of the podium

Fernando Riveros Paez (20) from Rotor Racing catches the flash just right to make it look as though he is stalking Kabush.
Riveros Paez went on to finish14th in the crit but 5th and in the money in the 50 miler.

jhk looking stylish during the crit

JHK and Adam Craig sported the more casual baggies. Kudos for that - It got you a picture on our site!

AMATEUR HOUR - Whiskey 50 Proof and 25 Proof

Pretty much tells you the story

The picture doesn't tell the whole story - there were tons of people.
This is the start of the 50 miler- with 800 who paid their entry plus a $9 processing fee - Really??
What is this, ticket master?

It aint the Whiskey without the Wild West.

Words escape me.

First man to the turn. Hey its a long race and chances are he didn't win.

The river of riders flowed for what seemed like 10 minutes or more..

As far as the eye could see under the watchful eye of Whiskey Row

Last but not least - George from the Slippery Pig Bike Shop. Moots frame, Carbon XO Cranks,
Custom bars and running shoes -keeping it real. George is one of the few great bike mechanics in
Phoenix. He is my go to guy for fork work.