Tenth Annual Bermsled Halloween Race

If you're an avid mountain biker living in the Seattle area, chances are you've at least heard of GHY Bikes' Bermsled Halloween race put on every year. And if you haven’t… well you've been missing out. Out of the many amazing bike events we have in the northwest, it's easily near the top of my can't miss list. In fact I turned down a post-meeting beer offer just to get there in time for race runs. Yeah it’s that good.

Now the trail isn’t super technical and the racing isn't ultra competitive, but that's exactly what makes it such a great event. It has such a chill vibe, riders of all ages and skill riding in their Halloween costumes and simply having a great time. Oh yeah, and finding out which friend is the fastest down the sickest downhill pumptrack trail in the area. Thanks to AJ and the rest of the guys at GHY bikes for all the hard work they put in to make it all happen.

Travis Erickson in the starting gate.

Optional rock jump, probably the most prominent feature on the trail.

One of the better viewpoints on the trail.

Dylan Hohn nails a flat corner that appeared to give a few riders some trouble.

With the unusually nice weather, there was plenty of riders in costume.

This mid trail double was popular with spectators.

“I felt slow” -Kyle Plante in between gasping for air.

Young shredder Molly sending the long jump contest, a new part of the event this year.

Surprisingly there was only a few crashes during the long jump.

It wouldn’t be a long jump contest without plenty of squashed suspension.

Josh Gibb takes the lead.

When in doubt, throw a no-footer.

Bryson Welsh came from the sofa to the lead… on a hardtail nonetheless.

Not to be outdone, Lucas Chalcraft sends it massive for the win.