The Dirt Corps (pronounced Dirt Core) was founded in

2004 by five avid mountain bike riders to promote the sport

as it evolves. Through progressive trail building, advocacy,

and training the next generation of riders, the Dirt Corps

mission is to seek out new opportunities for the sport and

recreation of mountain biking for all age and skill levels.

2009 has been an incredible year for our organization.

Our race team collected over 40 podium wins this year in

the Fluidride Cup, Whistler Crankworx and other regional

races. We have been referenced extensively in regional

mountain bike press. Our extended network of builders

have contributed over 5,000 hours to local and regional

trail projects as we continue to work with the DNR and land

managers to create expanded trail access. The signature

free ride trail at the new Duthie Bike Park will be complete

in early 2010 but has already been ridden extensively and

featured in many online videos.

As ambassadors of our sport and culture, we¹re promoting

the stoke of riding and creating an awareness by example

to help build and influence a more positive outcome for

tomorrow. Build now for a glorious future!

“The Dirt Corps have worked tirelessly to build many of the trails

that we all know and ride. From Tokul, to the Ridge to Duthie

and Colonnade – these guys are some of the best trail builders

around and can have a crew organized and on the trail in force

at the drop of a dime. Not only that but their commitment to

getting youth on bikes and providing opportunities for youth to

ride (working with Trips for Kids, IMBA Take a Kid MTB day, the

Snoqualmie Ridge Bike Park, providing trips to Whistler and the

Skate Barn for the younger ones) is the largest outreach to

youth in the local mountain bike scene that I know of.

Hands down, these are some of the better and more active

riders I know. I am happy to help the Dirt Corps out in any effort,

at any time.”

Jon Kennedy, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

The Dirt Corps Race Team attended almost every DH race

in the NW and landed over a dozen podiums and an overall

series win in the Fluidride Cup. We also attended the US

National Champs at Sol Vista, Colorado with Dirt Corps

Team Race Director Matt Patterson bringing home a silver

medal in men’s Cat 1 30-34.

Matt Patterson Cat 1 Men 30-39 (USA Cycling 231152) 2009 USA National DH Champs 2nd Fluidride Cup Series 1st (2nd, 1st, 5th, 9th,

6th) Beacon Hill Series 2nd, 2nd, 3rd BENT 4 series 1st 2008 Fluidride Cup

Overall 1st Crankworx Masters Men Air DH 3rd, Slalom 3rd, Cap Forest Super

D 3rd Beacon Blowout 1st, BENT 3 1st

Jason Gibb Cat 1 Men 40-49 (USA Cycling 288609) 2009 41+ Expert, ABA Northwest Nationals 1st 40+ Cat 2, 4 Cross, Fontana

City Nationals 1st 40+ Cat 2, Idaho State DS Champs 1st 40+ Cat 2, 4 cross

US National Champion 1st Fluidride Cup 40+ Cat 2 2nd, 5th

Dan Saimo Cat 1 Men 40+ (USA Cycling 270143) 2009 BENT 4 11th Fluidride Cup Pro GTR Expert 40+ 7th 2008 Beacon

Blowout 3rd BENT 3 14th Capital Forest Super D 7th SST Race 4th

Kat Sweet Cat 1 Women 30-39 (USA Cycling 120909) 2009 Fluidride Cup Overall 5th (5th, 5th, 5th ) Capitol Forest Super D 1st

2008 Capital Forest Super D 2nd Fluidride Cup 6th, 6th Crankworx Air DH 14th

Seattle Cyclocross Cat 4 7TH, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD

Jesse Ransavage Cat 1 Men 19-29 (USA Cycling 303895) Beacon Blowout 3rd Fluidride Cup 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 12th Crankworx AirDH 21st

Chase Schmidt Cat 1 15-18 (USA Cycling 274152) Fluidride Cup Overall 10th (14th, 11th, 5th, 7th ) Beacon Hill DH 5th, 6th, 4th

Jim McCracken Cat 2 Men 40+ Fluidride Cup 2nd, 9th, 8th

Jennifer Tell Cat 2 Women 19-29 2009 Fluidride Cup Overall 4th (1st, 3rd, 1st )

2008 Fluidride Cup 9th, 5th, 3rd

2008 Capital Forest Super D Sport 1st

Matt Patterson on course at

Nationals in Sol Vista,

Colorado. Photo by

Brian Guse.

CAT 1 EXPERT

Chase Schmidt Junior 17

Jesse Ransavage Men 21

Kat Sweet Women 30

Matt Patterson Men 35

Jason Gibb Men 40

CAT 2 SPORT

Jennifer Tell Women 30

Tristyn Duerr Men 30

Dan Saimo Men 40

Jim McCracken Men 40

CAT 3 BEGINNER

Zach McCracken Boys 8

2010 SCHEDULE

The Dirt Corps BENT Series

Fluidride DH / Enduro Series

US Nationals

Championships

Sea Otter Season Opener

Port Angeles NW Cup

Spokane DH Series

Whistler Crankworx

Peninsular Indoor 4X

Chase Schmidt on his way to victory

Dirt Corps 2009 BENT 4 Tokul West.

Photo Matt Patterson.

2009 was a busy year for

the Dirt Corps. We worked

strategically to give our

time and support to the

riding community.

Here are the highlights:

Established the Dirt Corps

Board of Directors to better

govern our organization and

it’s many activities

Grew our organization to over

50 members and completed

over 5,000 hours of volunteer

trail work

Worked with Evergreen

Mountain Bike Alliance to

build a signature freeride line

at the new Duthie Hill

Mountain Bike Park

Held the fourth successful

year of our grass roots gravity

race series – BENT Series

Participated in discussions

with the local government and

land managers to adopt and

create local trails.

We traveled to new places

and lead countless rides all

year round.

Conducted 3 bike skills

clinics, assisted in Take-A-

Kid-MTB-Day, and did bike

safety checks for 1,000+

children at the Tanner Jeans

Bike Rodeo.

Dan Saimo making “The

Rooster” jump at Duthie Bike.

Park. Photo by Matt Patterson.

Field an 8 rider gravity race team consisting of

CAT 1 and 2 male and female riders ranging in age

from Junior to 40+

Compete in all Pacific NW regional races, Sea

Otter, US Nationals and Crankworx

Stage the 5th Annual BENT Series

Complete the signature freeride line at Duthie Bike

Park and work with Evergreen on upcoming

projects

Outreach and advocacy work

Phase 3 of the Snoqualmie Bike Park

Travel to new places, go big and have fun!

Tyler Kloster planking “The Rooster” landing at Duthie Hill

Bike Park. Photo by Matt Patterson.