WHISTLER, BC, August 9, 2009 – Justin Leov beats the dust, and the rest of the field to take top spot in the Monster Energy Garbanzo DH at Kokanee Crankworx 2009. With only one run to make their mark and over 330 competitors over all, there was no room for error.
The Monster Energy Garbanzo DH descends nearly 3,400 feet from top to bottom, through some of the most challenging and aggressive terrain in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. "Riding smart was key today," says Stacy Kohut, announcer and longtime 4-cross racer. "Justin and Miranda both played it right and came out on top."
"I held it pretty solid and then during the last minute I really smashed it," says Leov, first place winner of Pro Men. "Near the end I was just holding on and it worked out."
Justin Leov (NZL), grabbed first with a time of 13:44.55; second place was Chris Kovarik (AUS), with a time of 13:46.61 and third place went to Sam Hill (AUS), with a time of 13:48.31. Justin gave it 100% and was hardly able to stand after the event. He set a new course record, beating the previous record by more than 30 seconds.
The Monster Energy Garbanzo DH was the highlight of day two at Kokanee Crankworx 2009.
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Results:
1.Leov Justin NZL Trek World Racing 13:44.55
2.Kovarik Chris AUS Chain Reaction Cycl 13:46.61
3.Hill Sam AUS Monster Energy, Spe 13:48.31
4.Beaumont Marc GBR GT Bicycles 13:58.55
5.Keene Curtis USA Specialized 14:02.55
6.Neethling Andrew RSA Trek World Racing 14:11.32
7.Smith Steve CAN MS Evil RACING, Re 14:16.96
8.Atkinson Bryn AUS Crank Brothers, Inte 14:17.69