Racers get ready at the top of the mountain. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Adam Craig (Giant) was sporting some new Giant threads. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Jamis racers (L to R) Jason Sager and Adam Snyder (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Adam Craig and Carl Decker decided to wear shoes that allowed them to run much faster. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Michael Broderick (Kenda-Seven-No Tubes) was riding his Seven dual suspension. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Many racers now wear goggles for Super D. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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The age group racers are off. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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A Le Mans start always makes for some chaos. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Age group racers get their bikes rolling. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Deidre York (Velo Bum) (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Carl Decker (Giant) warms up for the run while others warm up on the bike. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Age group racers head down a drop-off near the top of the mountain. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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The view from the top of the course (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Carl Decker (Giant) leads the elite men and is followed by Adam Snyder (Jamis). (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Adam Craig (Giant) is third heading into the singletrack. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Jason Sager (Jamis) takes a horrific crash but was able to finish the race. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Carl Decker (Giant) is first into the woods. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Adam Craig (Giant) chases Adam Snyder and Carl Decker. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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The women's start led by Diedre York (Velobum) (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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The women head down a fireroad at the start. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Winner Deidre York (Velo Bum) after the race (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
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Perennial Super D favorites Carl Decker and Adam Craig unveiled a secret weapon at the Mount Snow Super D. Both were wearing casual riding shoes that allowed for better running than standard mountain biking shoes. Both were beaten in the run at the National Championships in Granby, Colorado.
