Our guy Roog’s Photos was at Ironman where he shot these candid mud-fest photos and JT provided the captions.
This isn’t how Eli envisioned Ironman going but he did what he needed to do.
Eli’s classy burnout according to Matthes. I say burn it to the ground.
Traction on a muddy start is everything. Making sure there is no mud packed into the tire knobbies can be the difference between a holeshot and 20th.
Anyone know what’s eating Joey Savatgy? I thought he turned a corner at Washougal but it wasn’t meant to be.
I have a feeling Jason Anderson was regretting his decision to fly to Indiana several times on Saturday.
The infamous inside gate.
If we know one thing, don’t bet against A-Pless at Ironman. Or in the mud. Or both.
Troll Train ran off the tracks down the stretch but Matthes is already stockpiling coal for 2019.
Nothing about this looks enjoyable to me. Some riders love riding the mud but all I see is ruined bike, ruined gear, etc.
RJ Hampshire really pulled it together in the last few races. If he can find this level early in the season, he may be a real threat for 2019.
Bam Bam Barcia was firing on all cylinders Saturday. Say what you want but he is always ready for any weather and is not scared to go for the kill on anyone. I have always liked Barcia as an MXON team member for this very reason.
Phil is either A) stretching B) practicing his first turn with full chicken wing throttle C) staring at the Lucas girls with unexpected side effects
This was one of Benny Bloss’s 9 crashes. Yes 9.
The pride of Canada on Saturday, ladies and gentlemen, Tyler Medaglia! Mud or not, last race or not, 6th overall is an awesome day for T-Dags.
That’s a few generations of Plessinger there and a moment his son won’t remember but his dad won’t ever forget. The guy in the background seems very enthusiastic as well.
Paddle tire burnouts are a rare breed.
I don’t know what this was about but I can guarantee it was entertaining. John Knowles was in Heaven on Saturday. #reunited
End of an era.
You would have to ask Keefer on that one, pal.
There was a time when I was in photos like this. Maybe one day, right? Matthes, that better be a latte and not a mocha. Just sayin. #oldfriends #neversaynever
2018 Ironman MX Photo Gallery