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MTB Gallery: Grotts and Grant champions in Carson City

The third and final round of the Epic Rides mountain bike series takes on the trails of Carson City, Nevada.

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Carson — The Carson City Off-Road was the final event of the 2017 Epic Rides series. With a $40,000 prize purse on the line, Carson City dedicated nearly its entire police force and city employees to keep the racers and the public safe. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Pro women rounded the final corner on Friday’s Fat Tire Crit course. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — As usual, the Epic Rides events foster a festive atmosphere. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Stefano Barberi led the pro men for a lap during the Fat Tire Criterium. USA short track champion Howard Grotts (Specialized) was attentive to all the big moves. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Stefano Barberi (Support Clean Sport) took a brief flier on the streets of Carson City during the criterium. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Amy Beisel (Pro Cycling) sent love to her biggest fan … her Mom. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Stephen Ettinger (Focus Shimano) led much of lap one with Howard Grotts (Specialized) marking his every move. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Keegan Swenson (Cannondale) and Howard Grotts (Specialized) rode endless switchbacks during the second lap of the race. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Suzie Snyder (Sierra Endurance Sports) descended on singletrack with Carson City below. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Nick Beecham (Trek) rode switchbacks that were responsible for numerous crashes. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — USA Marathon Champion Rose Grant (Stans-Pivot) chased Amy Beisel toward the end of lap two. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Katerina Nash (Clif Pro Team) carefully rode a switchback while in third place. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — A Topeak Ergon rider made his way down from the top of the mountain. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Taylor Lindine (Pivot) rode along in a thick pine forest. photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Nathan Barton (Last Chance Racing) rode within the top 20 during lap two. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — A rider descended sweet singletrack in Ash Canyon. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Rose Grant (Stans-Pivot) took the win in the Capitol 50 wearing a shoulder support for her separated shoulder. Photo by Dave McElwaine

Carson — Howard Grotts (Specialized) took the win by over two minutes. Photo Dave McElwaine

Carson — Howard Grotts (Specialized) posed with some kids near the finish line. Photo by Dave McElwaine

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