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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Steve

As many of you know, I have been hanging out at Plattekill bike park for a number of years. If you spent time at Plattekill riding some of the best DH trials in the area you likely rode a trail cut by Steve Porraro. There have been a few course builders over the years and Steve was one of the best.

I have some bad news for you. Steve passed away suddenly a couple of weeks ago. 38 and a national DH champ. Steve is the guy with the Hayes brake rotor zip tied to the grill of his brown van.. Ya, that Steve.

I knew Steve well enough that I also know he would be stoked to see us all at Platte this weekend for a race/party in his honor. I am going to toss some parts together and race this weekend. Please join me and Steve's other friends and celebrate his life at Plattekill this 4th weekend.

Posted by at 1:41 PM

1 comments:

  1. Steve will dearly be missed. He was like family, well rounded, well respected and down to earth. He exemplified what a friend, leader, champion and all mankind should be. Ill forever be thankful for the laughs, lessons and campfires shared. Steve: We love you and miss you. Thanks for the memories, Rip in peace.
    -Gordon

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