Racing

UCI Downhill World Cup Fort William – Race Day

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While the riders where getting there last bit of practice in, as always at Fort William, the crowds started to grow.
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It all counts even when sorting goes snap. Tuck.
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Scott’s Noel Niederberger heading for the Junior World Cup win.
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After being ill and missing some practice, Manon Carpenter pulled out all the stops to take the second spot on the podium.
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Rachel Atherton. Pinned on her new GT Fury
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Brook Macdonald looks at home on his new Trek. A fantastic result for the NZ rider taking 2nd.
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Come racing, Fort William was packed with spectators.
Sam Blenkinsop took the 4th spot on the podium.
Sam Blenkinsop took the 4th spot on the podium.

 

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Mick Hannah. He has always qualified fast, its quality to see him back on the podium again. 5th.
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Gee Atherton, meters away from the end of his winning run.
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Junior Podium
Michael Jones – Noel Niederberger – Dean Lucas
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Women’s Podium
Myriam Nicole – Manon Carpenter – Rachel Atherton – Emmeline Ragot – Morgane Charre
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With a win in men and women, GT are straight to the top in the team standings. Such a result for the new bike.
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Sam Blenkinsop – Brook Macdonald – Gee Atherton – Steve Smith – Mick Hannah
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This isn’t just a double win for the Atherton family. Each win has its own bigger achievement. For Rachel, this is her first ever win at Fort William and for Gee, his first World Cup win in three years.

Images by Dan Hearn

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