Dual SlalomThe Dual slalom racing was as exciting as ever. In the small finals it was Cody Kelley up against Team Geronimo racer Lear Miller. Miller had a bobble up high on the course, costing him the race. The big finals saw Team Geronimo racer Brian Buell facing off with legend Brian Lopes. Buell was able to take Lopes on the first round, but Lopes was able to edge out Buell for the win, even after sliding off the side of the whoops mid run.
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| Erik Nelson slashes through a fast turn on course. |
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| One rider gets low on his bike to make the turn faster. |
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| You aren't seeing double. Team Geronimo racers Lear Miller and Jesse Pedersen go head to head. |
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| Body position is always important in dual slalom racing. |
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| Brain Lopes taking another look at one of the trickier turns on the course. |
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| Brian Buell on his way to the big finals. |
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| Cody Kelley getting low and fast. |
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| Brian Lopes is blurring fast, even through the difficult moto whoops. |
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| Teammates and brothers; Brian and Michael Buell blaze head to head. |
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| No stranger to dual slalom racing, Melissa Buhl made quick of the Crankworx course on her way to winning the pro women. |
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| Brian Lopes had his mechanic on hand, and he did a lightening fast tire change just before big finals. |
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| Brian Lopes (L) and Brian Buell (R) battled it out in the big finals. |
Once the dual slalom racing was complete, the slopestyle riders were let loose on this year's course. With some serious changes from years past, this year's course is perfect for flow and tricks. Sam Pilgrim is one of many riders that are stoked on the course this year. "The course is perfect for tricking. Then you have the big jumps at the bottom to throw some serious tricks." Today's practice proved that this course is great for tricks. Nearly every single rider out there was tricking all the features, including the opening drop and final step up. Be sure to watch the live feed of the finals on Saturday, as this contest is going to be EXCITING!
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| Anthony Messere spinning out of the dish. |
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| Reece Wallace also showing he has spins on lock. |
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| Young Utah rider Cody Gessel was one of the first riders to flip into the dirt dish. |
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| Sam Pilgrim getting comfortable with the course with this stylish 360 table. |
 | The course is perfect for tricking. Then you have the big jumps at the bottom to throw some serious tricks. - Sam Pilgrim |
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| Ryan Howard earning his riding. |
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| Young sensation Anthony Messere showing the group how to spin the opening drop. |
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| Brandon Semenuk was challenged to manual the wood deck step up, he did it first try. "I didn't say I would clear the drop." -Semenuk |
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| Conor Macfarlane throwing a stylish tuck no hander. |
Be sure to check back for more from Winter Park. If you aren't able to make it here be sure to watch the events live on Pinkbike.com!
