On The Pegs October 2019 -Volume 4 - Issue 10

On The Pegs Vol. 4 Issue 10 - October 2019 27 UTE CUP REPORT Karl Davis Jr. used his “senior citizen” status to beat out Daniel Blanc-Gonnet to win this year’s Ute Cup Two-Day trials in Colorado. After two days of com- petition and 80 section rides, Davis and Blanc-Gonnet ended this year’s Ute Cup trials in a dead even tie with zero points each. The only tie-breaker used at the Ute Cup is decided by age, with the older rider getting the benefit. So, Karl Davis, Jr beat out Daniel Blanc-Gonnet by less than two years.! This year’s event, held at San Isabel, was marshalled by John Sinks and Ray Bernard with help fron Stan Hensley. The Ute Cup is one of the most presti- gious trials events in the country. It’s a high-altitude event, with base camp usually starting at 10,000 feet in altitude. Past winners include Bill Brokaw, Sammy Miller, Mike Stokes, Curt Comer, Billy Burgener, David Pyle, Scott Head, Mark Manniko, Ray Peters, Ryon Bell, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland and Ryan Young. RESULTS 1. Karl Davis 0 2. Daniel Blanc-Gonnet 0 3. Micah Hertrich 1 4. Eric Tidmore 2 5. Brad Hannon 5 6. Bryce Pophal 8 7. MIke Young 9 8. Steve McNeal 10 9. Kevin Busch 12 10. Jeremy Farber 13

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