Downieville Classic: Sunday Downhill

Racers sprinted a timed downhill lap on the Butcher Ranch trail for day two of the All-Mountain World Championship at the Downieville Classic. Photo Seth Lightcap

Racers who passed Mad Cat Betty without flatting tire were in good shape for a clean run on the 17-mile course. Photo Seth Lightcap

Carl Decker (Giant Off-Road) blazed his way to his second consecutive All-Mountain World Championship title. He was second overall in the day-two downhill stage. Photo Seth Lightcap

Mike West (Yeti) makes his way down the upper section of the First Divide at the 2011 Downieville Classic. Photo: Seth Lightcap

The Sierra sunshine shone bright through the densely forested trail on day two. Photo Seth Lightcap

Engorged with snowmelt, the Yuba River was frigid and raging alongside the course, making it a lip-smacking tease for hot riders. Photo Seth Lightcap

The dirt in Downieville was fairly perfect this year: A little muddy at the top of the course but fast and dry down low. Photo Seth Lightcap

The foliage surrounding the trail above Downieville was lush from the heavy winter snowpack. Photo Seth Lightcap

Downieville's tight and exposed singletrack makes passing a difficult proposition. Photo Seth Lightcap

After 40-some-odd mintues on the trail and about two miles out from the finish riders can nearly taste the celebratory free pint of New Belgium ... or four. Photo Seth Lightcap

Between the bottomless beers and the giant-sized Connect Four board, New Belgium Brewing Company came well equipped to kill some time before the award ceremony. Photo by Seth Lightcap

Pro Men Downhill Podium L-R: Carl Decker, 2nd; Aaron Bradford, 1st; Kenny Burt, 3rd; Syd Taberlay, 4th. Photo Seth Lightcap

Pro Women Downhill Podium L-R: Cheryl Soronson, 2nd; Lizzy English, 1st; Joy Parlen, 3rd; Laura Winberg, 4th. Photo Seth Lightcap

Pro Men All-Mountain Podium L-R: Aaron Bradford, 2nd; Carl Decker, 1st; Sid Taberlay, 3rd; Kenny Burt, 4th. Photo Seth Lightcap

Pro Women All-Mountain Podium L-R: Kelli Emmett, 2nd; Lizzy English, 1st; Cheryl Soronson, 3rd; Laura Winberg, 4th. Photo Seth Lightcap