Photo Report From Second Annual East Coast Open at Blue Mountain Resort

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited back to cover the second annual East Coast Open for Blue Mountain Resort and Sirbikealot Racing. This event is the result of a terrific partnership between Blue and Sirbikealot that is elevating racing in Ontario and beyond. I covered this event last year and knew there would be no question as to its ongoing success and growth. This event was born from a genuine love for the sport of cycling and everyone who participated, on or off the bike, felt part of something bigger than just a race. The event has a festival feel and has brought the cycling community together like no other. This year a kids’ race, dual slalom and cross country events were added. Blue is an incredible venue, but more importantly, it’s a destination. People are excited to stay up there and be together for dinners and after-parties. Out of all the events I have shot this summer (and there are many) I left this event with the most incredibly positive feeling. Everyone involved did an amazing job. This was one for the record books. More…

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Marc Landry is a Toronto, Ontario based action sports photographer. Honing his skills on local and World Cup cycling circuits, Marc has since expanded his subject matter to include several outdoor adventure sports. His keen eye for everything with two wheels has recently landed him the position of Senior Staff Photographer with MXP Magazine. Marc is in his element when surrounded by the energy that top athletes radiate. The relationships he forms with his subjects is apparent in his images and is part of what defines his look. He is most at home in the mountains and his preference for long glass and elaborate lighting setups has become his signature style. Born and raised in Ottawa, Marc now lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter

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