2nd Annual Buffalo Bill Downhill Race

Recently this past weekend 96 riders from around the world descended to the magical hills of Colorado, to compete in the 2^nd Annual Buffalo Bill Downhill Skateboard Race. Riders from as far as Australia to Vancouver, Canada and all across the US attended this TWO DAY MEGA Event, to test their skills on what is considered to be one of THE MOST Technical Roads in the US.
Although Downhill skateboarding is illegal in the state of Colorado, (which is why the riders and racers would like the exact location of the event to remain secret for safety purposes). Thanks to Justin Dubois (Event Organizer & Downhill racer) and all the sponsors for the event, he was able to get the road closed for the 2 day event in order to keep the riders safe. These riders wear full leather suits, gloves and helmets to keep them safe as well as the 757 hay bales set-​up in various corners to protect the riders from sliding off the treacherous mountain side as they slide, drift, and jockey for position at speeds of 40mph in the 4 man heats.
In 2009, there are 46 racers. The race saw a dramatic increase registered racers to 96, putting Colorado on the map for one of the most sought after races in the US. This race has become one of three legally sanctioned race in the US with the hopes of many more to come in the future.
Thanks to all the Volunteers, Sponsors and safety efforts of Justin Dubois, the race completed itself without any MAJOR injuries to any racers.
Vancouver’s Kevin Reimer taking first place, Local rider Zak Maytum taking 2^nd (Zak was last years winner) and Colorado’s Kyle Wester taking 3^rd place. Along with the addition to Fuel TV taken part and filming, there were about 200 or more spectators over the 2 Day event, who watched and cheered these professional longboarders pushing the limits of the speed barrier on top of the Mountain.
Above anything else, I enjoyed my time while Hubs taking his turn to volunteer and taking some time to do some runs on his Skateboard, Street Luge and Butt Board from that Gnarly Mountain. Cant wait to return for the 3^rd Annual Event, Next Year!