Ranchstyle Best Trick Recap

May 6, 2011 at 23:29

Day one of competition here in Grand Junction Colorado kicked of this evening with the pro best trick contest. The late afternoon winds calmed to a perfect evening session at The Ranch. The high mountain desert ranch slowly filled up with anxious spectators waiting to see the contest. With riders like Greg Watts, Mike Montgomery, Jamie Goldman and Tyler McCaul, the evening was sure to be exciting. Along with the big names, young riders like Anthony Messere and Paul Genovese were able to lay out their tricks alongside the best riders in the world.

Riders set up for the Pinkbike Best Trick jump by either dropping in off the flat drop, or a wooden hip. Even though the competition was strictly based off their trick on the Pinkbike jump, many riders choose to take the opportunity to trick features higher on the course. The competition took a little to heat up, but once it did riders were firing off tricks nearly faster than announcers Josh Bender and Mike Metzger could keep up with.

Like always, Greg Watts filled his trick list double time with tricks like 360 no handed bar spin or back flip xup to bar spin. Ben Glassen was floating stylish 360 nacs and Jamie Goldman was laying out an extensive list of tricks like a nac flip and 360 tail whip. Joe Perrizo got the crowd cheering so loud it echoed off the distant Colorado Monument with his double back flip attempts. Eric Lawrenuk's persistence paid off with a clean stylish downside 3whip.

What was the best trick? That is for you to decide! Keep your eye on Pinkbike for the Pinkbike Best Trick Contest Video coming very soon!

That jump was awesome! It would send you so high. -Eric Lawernuk

Greg Watts working his double trick magic.

Nick Simcik gets ready to drop in for another hit at the Pinkbike jump.

Anthony Messere brings his big gun tricks with a flip whip.

Tongue in the cheek and indian air in the flip, Jamie Goldman doesn't disappoint.

Mike Montgomery bringing moto style to the comp.

Paul Genovese made his way down from Canada to show his skills.

Ben Glassen's floaty nac 360 were pleasing to the eye.

Jeremy Weiss' no can was quick and full of style.

Joe Perizzo seemed to be shooting for the moon on his double back flip attempts.

Event announcers Josh Bender and Mike Metzger are always up for a good time and laughs.

Big jumps require big judging towers.

Be sure to check back in tomorrow for more from Grand Junction and the 2011 Ranchstyle Mountain Bike Festival.

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15 Comments

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+ 16

Da-Moose (May 6, 2011 at 23:49)

Mike Montgomery's style is out of this world!

ritchierich (May 7, 2011 at 3:24)

I guarantee he wins. He is throwing down some of the sickest tricks I have ever seen.

+ 23

Devinallan000x (May 7, 2011 at 8:44)

Thumbs up if you think pinkbike needs a ipod app.

RowRowFightThePower (May 7, 2011 at 19:59)

don't bring your youtube "thumbs up' shenanigans to here

[Reply]

stevil-1 (May 6, 2011 at 23:53)

cant wait for the vid. i wanna see the stylish 3 nac.

spiderMike (May 7, 2011 at 3:25)

Why don´t say when the vid is coming? So people don´t have to sit and refresh and wait for it... You want as many votes you can get, dosen´t you people?

devonbalet Plus (May 7, 2011 at 3:30)

it's live now buddy. refresh wasn't to bad was it? we worked as fast as possible

umfrider16 (May 8, 2011 at 12:49)

Joe Perizzo is the sickest man!

Rethonal (May 7, 2011 at 8:29)

Go Transition! Thats sick that Mike is announcing!

spiderMike (May 7, 2011 at 4:00)

yupp, not a problem, good woork Big Grin

jumpslut (May 7, 2011 at 8:26)

Looks so sick. Go Benny G.

Liggster (May 7, 2011 at 1:29)

Wow! HUGE! :-)

BLIPDH (May 7, 2011 at 19:46)

thats what she said

timmins (May 7, 2011 at 23:05)

-Michael Scott

jruland (May 7, 2011 at 9:51)

Kakaa my friend.