UCI Downhill World Cup Fort William – Track Walk

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Higher parts of the course provide great views over Fort William
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The upper section is looking loose and fast
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Battling it out in the ‘loudest shorts’ competition.
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A massive turnout causing congestion on the switchbacks
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Greg Minnaar scouting lines through a rock section
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Busy up on the top section
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A casual day for this trio. Most of the track has remained the same as previous years so many riders had a chilled afternoon stroll down the mountain. Stevie Smith, Brendan Faircough and Greg Minnaar.
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Peaty and Minnaar imagining riding the tricky rock section into the woods.
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The Dudes of Hazzard have been busy in the woods section
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Plenty of people stopped here to debate lines. The higher line provides a better entry to the next corner, but means braking earlier.
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Josh Bryceland investigating the woods with Wideopen Mag’s Rich Thomas
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The main wall ride has seen a fresh lick of paint
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The finish area will be packed come Sunday. Every rider that races Fort William has nothing but great things to say about the Scottish crowd.
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The Dudes of Hazzard hosted a mates-race style dual slalom just outside Fort William in the evening. Loamy corners and bluebells were the theme of the evening.
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Joe Barnes battling it out with Chris Akrigg for a spot in the finals
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Liam just took the win from Joe in the finals

Photos by Dan Hearn

 

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