These big signs are made to save lives and create awareness
Hammer Gel is the “word” at the Shenandoah and the Wilderness 101
Map master Raymond Crew explains the dealio to Wayne Goodman of Richmond, VA.
Shane Cusick a Richmond MORE member and Karen Brooks the Editor of Dirt Rag Magazine are next in line.
Clif Bar made the HUGE contribution to the Shenandoah this year with their wonderful, natural and yummy Clif Bar.
The food line
The Scott family enjoys and works hard during the event - Courtney, Judy and Isabella on her bike.
Katie, Mark, and Paul work in the warzone
It is like the woodstock of bike events
Keeping folks aware of what is going on creates a safer day for all trail users
Jeremiah Bishop tows the line on his home course as Chris Beck sits on with the other top contenders
Jeff Schalk knows this route well.
Jacob Loverich pulls Bobby Anderson to his best ride ever.
Sue Haywood deals with the dust on her way to victory
James Burris owner of Black Dog Bikes in nearby Staunton, VA is happy to be out riding
Bishop, Sam Korber and Jeff Schalk created a small gap on the Wolf Ridge downhill (followed by Mike Carpenter cameraman)
Christian Tanguy sits just off the back right before he flatted.
Brandon Draugelis was having a great ride before having tire issues himself.
Jens Nielsen came back to VA from New Mexico and had his best race time yet.
NUE singlespeed champ Gerry Pflug is rolling it with gears this time since he locked up his series win at the Fools Gold.
Blair Saunders is always a top contender at the Shenandoah
Joe Dombrowski is one of Virginia's bike racing hopefulls, what a great guy!
Steve Schwarz from nearby Maryland is a 24 hr specialist and would have won the top DC area award from Conte's had he not been classified a ringer because of his 24 hr accomplishments.
Jeff Schalk gets it at the bottom of Dowells Draft
Sam Koerber is stoopid fast on the downhills
Christian Tanguy really showed some improvement on the downhills
Benji Klimas out performing quality control checks for SMT
Chris Beck didn't think he was having a good day because he is used to sitting in the lead group - look at his 7:30 ish time though
Gerry Pflug pushes hard!
Mike Ramponi carves it!
Thomas Jenkins of Shenandoah Bicycle Company is the man that laid out the work that was performed on Dowells Draft - Sweetness!
JB leads the group of 5 off of the Braley Pond loop.
Jesse J is a new threat at these distance events
Aaron Oaks of New Jersey sports his #5 from last years 5th place at the Shenandoah
Garth Prosser the NUE Series man has been super consistent this year
Ryan McKinney had all the aid stations rolling with his good humor and enthauism for the event.
Ernesto Marenchin gets in a nice tune up ride prior to 24 hr Nationals in Moab, UT
Matt Ferrari sports the Freeze Thaw Cycles Plaid get-up at the Shenandoah
Pistol Pete Schildt did some serious damage to his prior SM100 best.
DC area legend Jim Potts in the SBC jersey assists at an aid station
This event takes place in the North River Ranger District of the George Washington National Forest, most of the trails are in the Little River Roadless area, one of the largest Roadless Areas on the East Coast.
Race Promoter Chris Scott demonstrates what not to do at home!
Jeremiah Bishop with a sigh of relief at the finish line
Christian Tanguy thought it finished with a slight climb into the campground - no such luck!
Jesse Jakomait is a serious contender without being too serious - our favorite demeanor!
Chris Scott discusses the day with Sam Koerber of the Gary Fisher 29er Crew.
Jens pulled off his best time ever at the Shenandoah
Garth ripped out another great ride at the Shenandoah
Jens are Garth are the big guys (tall) who can FLY!
Andy Gorski is always right there with the leaders - what a fast guy!
Jacob Loverich congratulates Mike Montalbano of Team Dark Horse on his singlespeed victory
Ryan McKinney is such a good time for everyone! - thanks amigo!
Chris “Chas” Michaels showed the locals that he is the next best thing in town next to Jeremiah Bishop
The Pistol was locked and loaded today!
Gunnar put in a sweet ride yet again, with Blair following across the line - these guys will be going at it all fall as the top Masters on Cyclocross bikes.
Sue Haywood did it again! - what a comback after her injury in 2008
Looking relieved
Chris Scott gives her a huge thanks for helping with trail work and supportiing the event yet again.
Ramponi is the man!
James Kelly with his best time yet - still one shy of the 1000 mile Shenandoah Club
JK hopes to go sub 8 hrs next year
Dave Yacobelli a veteran of the Shenandoah smiles as friendships are sealed from the day on the trail (Yac has on his dust fender?)
Special moments after 100 miles
Roger Masse was impressive on his singespeed all season at the NUE Series events
Scott Spudamore offers fresh "Spud"fries at the finish line.
Mike Buchness has more top finishers then anyone - 1,100 miles of the Shenandoah under his belt
Betsy Shogren shows more style points at the line then her husband Gunnar.
Jason Berry rides his best time ever
Paul Bushi and Thomas Jenkins put in sweet rides
Thomas is the keeper of trails on the North River Ranger District
Carey Lowery cruising in for a solid 3rd place finish.
Rich Dillen looking clean and actually floating in air.
Michael Coco of Half-Assed Racing.
Jeremiah Bishop, Christian Tanguy, Jeff Schalk, Jesse Jakomait, and Sam Koerber crushed the course this year!
Despite the last minute entry and hand written number plate Roberts Moore put in a great ride.
Dennis Helton looking glad to be done.
John Williams was the fastest Master of the day and in the whole NUE Series for 2009.
Brenda and Lee Simril riding together - not my favorite thing to see when she is racing for the podium
Daniele Musto is all smiles after making the podium
Brenda enjoyed the ride eventhough her husband wouldn't give her much space
Single Speed Word Champion Buck Keich pre-gamed well the night before and road well all day. Watts Dixon road in just behind Buck.
Local Dave O'Neil, who was a terror on the Hburg speed ride all summer, paced himself well in his first SM100!
Doug Pepelko is the champ of the Clydesdales
Locally known as a “tri-geek” Quentin Beery performed well on a mountain bike.
After climbing Mt. Rainer and doing an Iron Man all in one week, JV Squad member Andrew Blatecky puts in a good ride.
Kelly Thompson, our favorite Georgia personality is all smiles at the finish
Carolyn Popovic is congratulated by Chris Scott.
Tomi McMillar is already planning his next epic mountain bike tour.
After logging in countless hours of trail work, Matt Smith dialed in the course for an awesome ride.
Ryan McKinney gives his teammates huge props!
Dr. Evil had a sweet day
Grace is excited to see the David and Matt of Gripped Films finish
Local Kevin Sherman had been practicing wheelies all week for this very moment.
Aran Cacciola was still feeling last weekend's Boone Binge.
Jon Poz loves to ride his Fuel EX on these trails
Chris Wurster is a top Master again
Christian Quinn rides the wheelie of the weekend
He has huge moves!
Johanna had a memorable ride
Karen Potter is used to being more competitive then she was today
Another very nice wheelie!
Katie Patrick said she will be back in 2010
Darren Biggs is one of the guys behind the DC MTB Team
Scott Davis is a solid rider from Richmond
Pedro knows how to rock these trails because he is a decorated veteran of many Tour d Burgs
Joe Penano takes to his feet for the finish
Fooftown rider Frank Dubec is one of the most impoved from 2008 - nice work!
Boone Local, Joseph Grimes finishes his second SM100.
James Burris looks like he only rode a few easy miles today
Misty Tilson is the top local in 2009
What a joyous occasion for all!
Dr. John came all the way from England to give this another ride
Too much excitement here
Adam Krop makes the Cyldesdale podium
Aimee Grahe helps Buck with some post race recovery
Connor Bell impressed all the locals with his ride
7 Cycles racer Lindsey Bayer is a super enthusiastic rider
Whitney March had a lot more fun this year then in 2008
Ed Ross-Clunis didn't make the Clydesdale podium this year
Lucas had a blowout on the last downhill
Lisa Vible had a great time in the woods.
Christy Tankersley is excited to finish again!
Jody Bennett gives Emily McDonald huge props on her great first time ride at the Shenandoah - top DC local!
Bill Scoggins had a great ride on this brand new big wheel bike
Jeff Cheng his best 100 miler despite the triple flat - check out the cool bar bag!
David Tompkins rode his brains out!
Awesome team camaraderie from the Family Bike Shop guys
Clair Walizer the 4th just turned 14 a few day prior - his parents taking the pictures in the background both DNF'ed (ouch!)
Matt Trybus is one lucky guy
His wife was soooo happy and proud to see him finish
Sweetness all around!
For some it is a huge memorable effort to finish
For some it is pure joy
David Witt the man who designed our Iron Mountain (almost) 100K course has a good ride
More DCMTB guys finish
Robert Maye on this Fisher with sportin' the nice chops
Barry Quigley at 1,100 miles of the Shenandoah - what a great guy!
Iggy Barron has been in the top 10 before - not today
Jason Heller of the Shendao Clinic does some post event healing
Kim Theodore equals the enthusiasm of Ryan McKinney at the 100 - they both rock!
Sean Norville had a super fun day on the bike
Mike Bender puts in another great ride
Chris Caul and Kristin Eddy on the retro'ish Cannondale Tandem - amazing!
Scott Scudamore is blown away that they did it on the tandem
Sue Haywood its about to pop the bubbly (L Daniele Musto, Carey Lowery, Sue Haywood, Betsy Shogren, Brenda Simirl)
Happiness!
The fastest women of the Shenandoah Mountain 100
Cedric and Leah in the blast zone - the promoter is not soo funny sometimes
Chas Michaels and Misty Tilson - top locals
Singlespeeders - nuf said
Top DC Area Racers
Did Kristin actually drink the bubbly?
Doug is top Clydesdale again!
John Williams is the top Master
Eric Blomquist is a great guy from the DC Area - A huge MORE supporter!
Edward Rangel is one of the last few finishers
The race director and his nephew Benjamin Scott head out to do some course adjustments on the moto
Benjamin was very helpful all weekend - here he tests the podium for the top finishers in each class
The calm before the storm
What a great day!
The finish shoot is coming together
The moon rise on Friday night
The moon high over Stokesville Campground
Joel Maynard shows some disapointment that he can't race his Fixy this year
Joel has one of the best rides to day on a Fixy
The slow rollout of the Stokesville Campground
The Moon is still high in the sky as Volunteer Coordinator Marshall Hammond watches the race get underway
The sun rises as Johnny gets his moto ready to pick up the leaders on Tillman Rd.
Greg Kuhn is flying!
Bob Anderson is a blur on his way to a new personal best at the Shenandoah
Rich O'Neil is on it at the bottom of Wolf Ridge
Jed leads a train off of Wolf Ridge
Course Marshals making sure everyone is aware what is happen in the National Forest on this special event day
This sign is what sets the Shenandoah apart from all the other events - kick ass!
Garth rolls right through #3 - a true veteran move!
This is the Braley Pond by-pass onto Johnson Draft Trail - Thanks Paul Sullivan!
I love these caution signs - what great PR
Proof that course arrows get torn down
The staples are still in the tree
Waiting for the top finishers to arrive
Marty Neary after a long day as lead moto
Jesse Jakomait is gonna terrorize the series next in 2010
Jesse and Brandon get to meet each other finally
Sue rocks!!
Ryan Fawley didn't have quite the ride he was hoping for, but a good ride nonetheless!
Daniele Musto after a solid ride
Eric Welp had a good time in the mountains today
Les Leach is a Philly area legend
Caroly Popovic is looking happy!
Tomi Cog with the chops
Team riders finish together
Dr. Tom from Gettysburg is psyched!!
The Gripped Films boys
Kevin Sherman is jazzed with his ride
Misty Tilson pulls of the top local!
Johnny “Hollywood” Youngdahl is happy to be back - on the singlespeed this time!
Lindsey Bayer had a great ride
Bobby Honaker ran a Medical Team at the bottom of Dowells Draft while Lindsey was killin' it on the trails
Whitney March is sooo excited with her ride
Ben and Henry Brown both had great days on the bike!
The Tandem really impressed - its been a long while since Dan Hudson and Scott Siegel performed together
Kristin Eddy and Chris Caul styled it together on the vintage tandem
The ladies of the 2009 Shenandoah
The Singlespeeders of the 2009 Shenandoah Mountain 100
Top DC Area fast folks
The calm after the storm
