Chris Lazenby is on the other side of the tape this weekend keeping us up to date with racing. Here is our Friday Practice photo report with images from Sarah Barrett.
Weather in Fort William can be a cruel mistress. Bright and sunny one moment, dark and gloomy the next. Forecasts can be hard but so far it’s been pretty spot on this weekend, wet and windy.After a win in Lourdes, Gwin will be as keen as ever to keep the lead in the series moving into the next round in Leogang next weekend.Brendan FaircloughThe top of the track is renowned for being rough and relentless, the years of racing and rain have stripped the rocks of the earth that once surrounded them. A few areas have been filled with surfacing material this year to smooth small areas out, still doesn’t make it easy by a long way though.Camera Platforms heading up the hill ready for the Red Bull live feed on Sunday.Emmeline RagotOur man Emyr Davies will be keen for a good result at his him round of the World Cup, what will Sunday bring for the pinner from North Wales?Gee Atherton. Pinned.
Greg Minnaar. This man can always win.Joe Smith on top form after his win last weekend at the Llangollen British Downhill Series.Laurie GreenlandLoic will be keen to build on his second place at round one in Lourdes with the top step on the podium here in Fort William.Bad weather can bring a varying range of modifications but this guy has to take peak of the day for sure.Current World Champ will have wanted more than a 4th place at the opening round of the World Cup. Will the home advantage be of any help to her on Sunday?It’s awesome to see that Marc Slugger Beaumont is still on the World Cup scene.Mike JonesRemi ThirionSam BlenkinsopSam DaleTahnee SeagraveTracey Hannah back from injury already!World Cup ChimesHow will last years World Cup Champion get on this weekend? He seems to be enjoying himself so far, being British he’ll be used to these conditions.
As always in Fort William, the section through the woods proves a challenge for most. This year is no different with lots of mud and plenty of fresh roots coming out to play
Manon or Sam?
Gwin keeping it fast and low over the hip jump.
King of Whips Brendon is on form this weekend, as usual he’s getting it sideways to entertain the crowds who’ve travelled all this way up north.
With the fastest run in timed practice on Friday, can Troy keep that up come race day?
