With another may long weekend comes another Attack of Danger Bay. Striker yet again made the trip all the way across Canada from the Church of Skatan skate hostel on the top of Cabot Trail to host Danger Bay 18.
Danger Bay is much more than a race, it is an experience. With a week full of activities you need to pace yourself to survive raceday on Sunday. Hosted by longboard legend Bricin "Striker" Lyons, Attack of Danger Bay is on its 18th year with no signs of slowing down. If you come out for the full meal deal, you have already been to the Egmont grind and big air, seen the longboard hockey world championships, witnessed the slide comp, dump runs and the danger mob. Come Sunday morning you find yourself at the top of the hill surrounded by a mix of people who are awake, and those who have yet to sleep. And this is when it starts.
"SLIDE JAM!"-Anonymous 1:00am-5:00 am
Attack Of Danger Bay 18
Race day and the weather could not have been better. After being forecast to rain for a week, the weather gods cooperated and provided a clear sunny day for the 18th Attack of Danger Bay. For those who have never ridden the course it is essentially a gnarly left hand turn called carnage corner that will make, or break you. Many talented riders have fallen victim to the ever growing pothole on the inside line. Don't let it scare you too much though, as many riders have discovered over the years, the bales come up quick.
There was a large crowd out again this year to see local team Irene rider Danger Dane Hanna defend his title after his big win last year at Danger Bay 17. It was not going to be without a fight though, as there was a whole lot of talent at this years event. In the end Dane managed to hang on to defend his title against the evil Californians in a rowdy final heat, taking home Danger Bay gold. He was followed closely by Tim Del who snagged second and Max Capps who rounded off third in the open category. Park Tek team rider Diane Hiebert captured second in women's following behind Kaylene and just ahead of Eleanor who took home bronze. A big congratulations to everyone else who took home a medal over the week, and a huge thank you to all the course workers and volunteers who put in countless hours to make the event possible. If you didn't make it out this year, make sure to mark it on your calendar for next year and see if you can survive the Attack of Danger Bay!
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