Dan, Gee and
Rachel announce the launch of Atherton Bikes!
Dan, Gee and
Rachel Atherton are excited to announce the launch of their new bike brand,
Atherton Bikes. The siblings will partner with renowned suspension designer
Dave Weagle and utilise ground-breaking additive manufacturing technologies
combined with carbon fibre tubing to “create our ultimate range of bikes.”
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Piers Linney will join as a co-founder of the newly
formed company with the introductory Atherton Bikes range scheduled for sale in
2019.
The Atherton
Bikes brand has been a lifetime in the making with Dan building his first bike
in 1992 when he was just 10 years old. But in recent times the family’s dream
of pushing bike development as hard as they push their riding has become
irresistible.
Dan Atherton
said “It’s always been a dream of mine for us to ride for our own bike company.
We’ve ridden for some great brands and we’re proud of the part we’ve played in
the development of DH bikes from the Commensal to the Trek Session and trail
bikes like the GT Sanction. We’ve always really enjoyed the process, from
working with the designers on the early stages through to testing and refining
prototypes on the World Cup circuit. But because of the way that the
sponsorship system works we’d soon be starting over with a new brand.
I’m
enormously grateful for all the opportunities that system afforded us – we all
are, but for us it’s always been about pushing the boundaries of the sport.
Back in 2003 we started Atherton Racing so that we could to do things the
way we wanted, from building our own tracks, to producing edits like the
Atherton Project and events like Red Bull Hardline. Now feels like the right
time to put our hearts and soul into a range of bikes designed and built
our way.”
Gee continues
“We will start with what we know best, focusing on high level product designed
to be ridden aggressively! For 2019 we’ll race our own prototype bike and we’re
planning to bring that DH bike to market, along with a range of trail bikes.
We’re working with some amazing guys formerly of Robot Bike Co., and they’ll be
an essential part of our start up, they are as passionate about the technology
and its potential to disrupt the industry and shake-up the large corporates as
we are.”
The Athertons
met Ed Haythornthwaite, one of Robot’s founders, when he was Dan’s World Cup
mechanic in 2006 and their ongoing friendship was the catalyst for this
venture. Ed’s understanding of what works on a bike and his passion for
improving a rider’s experience underpins the development of the entire range.
Ed’s
co-founders, Ben Farmer and Andy Hawkins both come from an aerospace and
Formula 1 background. They are experts in composites and additive manufacturing
(metal 3D printing) which allows for full customisation of every bike frame.
Gee said “The
additive manufacturing process is so responsive that we’ve been able to test
and adapt a series of prototypes that ride like the finished bike; this
constant cycle of innovation means that we can get our race bikes dialled much
more quickly and that every purchase of a production bike will be at the very
forefront of this development.”
Rachel
said “The dream has always been to race our own bikes, and the
additive manufactured bikes are so exciting and ground breaking
- the ultimate bike! Through our entire career we’ve been proud to
represent our country and support the next generation of bike
riders, so the fact that we can deliver our new brand through a UK based
company is just incredible and the icing on the cake for us!
We all
believe that having the right bike for you and the stage you are at with your
riding can transform your experience. Our big goal is to see kids,
all mountain explorers, bike park shredders, racers and e-bikers enjoying our
bikes – just saying that sounds mind blowing!
This is a
genuine start-up business that we are building from the ground up, it’s going
to be a huge undertaking to bring our bikes to market, even with Piers on board
to help us. Our learning curve is steep but the dream of bringing Atherton
Bikes & our love for riding to everyone is about to be very real!
Piers Linney
said “As a rider myself I’m extremely excited to be working with the Athertons
to deliver a new product range that meshes my enjoyment of MTB with my passion
for new technologies. Exciting times ahead.”
More
announcements on our race team, line-up and key partnerships in the coming
weeks, follow Atherton Racing and Atherton Bikes on social media for all the
latest.
Credits: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series / Stephane Azemard
NWES 2019 Rules Package features Pure Racing at its best!
BY
GGUIGLIA1NASCAR.COMJANUARY, 2019
If you love Pure Racing, the 2019 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series 2019 season will meet your expectations. Fresh of another intense and exciting season filled with door-to-door on-track battles and American-themed family fun, the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is making no compromises in 2019. After announcing an expansion to seven events, the official NASCAR series in Europe will double down on its best Pure Racing features both with its technical and its sporting regulations. The goal is to give its competitors even more parity and the fans the best racing in Europe.
“At a time in which most racing series are searching for themselves and trying to balance the performances of their competitors, Euro NASCAR is putting the emphasis on Pure Racing. We make no concessions for the sake of the show because parity is natural within the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series,” said NWES President-CEO Jerome Galpin. “There will be no ballast, no balance of performance, no position penalty of sort. It’s all about drivers and teams racing in perfect parity and offering the fans close, hard racing battles. Our focus is on sport, passion and human relationships. When the green flag drops, let the best win!”
Here’s a brief overview of the most notable changes awaiting competitors and fans at the season opener in Valencia, Spain on on April 13-14, 2019.
2019 NWES TECHNICAL PACKAGE
General Tire new official tyre supplier of NWES: General Tire will make its debut as the Official Tyre Supplier of NWES. The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series will be the American brand’s first motorsports partnership outside North America and there are plenty of expectations for General Tire’s new products to offer great performances and durability. Confirming the series’ strong cost containment policy, a maximum of 20 new slick tires will be allocated to each driver for all qualifying and races of the season. Practice and rain tires are not restricted.
New three-way adjustable suspensions: To provide competitors better performances and driveability, new spec shock absorbers have been developed by Team FJ, manufacturer of the Euro NASCAR. With three adjustable parameters they will provide better handling and more possibilities for teams and drivers to find an edge on the competition.
New aero package: The Euro NASCAR cars will receive aerodynamic enhancements thanks to a new rear spoiler designed with transparent polycarbonate and steel. The 2019 spoiler will also give drivers better visibility in their rear view mirrors and make the Euro NASCAR beasts even more wild.
Continuously improved technical inspections: With the support of the NASCAR R&D Center located in Concord, North Carolina, the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series keeps putting the biggest efforts to ensure parity among the competitors and 2019 will see a further enhanced technical inspection process being deployed at the track.
2019 NWES SPORTING REGULATIONS
Calendar expanded to 7 events: 2019 will mark the first season with seven events for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. The Official NASCAR series in Europe will add Most, in Czech Republic to the calendar and return to Raceway Venray for its oval round. Double points Playoffs Semifinals and Finals will be raced at Hockenheim and Zolder.
Longer ELITE 1 races: Saturday and Sunday ELITE 1 races will be extended to 75 Kilometers for a running time closer to the 45 minutes mark. They will pose a bigger challenge to the competitors and offer the fans more excitement in the final stages of each round. ELITE 2 races will stay with the traditional 60 Km sprint format.
Longer ELITE 2 Qualifying: ELITE 2 drivers will get the opportunity to find their best pace in qualifying with a first round extended to 20 minutes before the top-12 drivers will join a nail-biting 5-minute Superpole to determine the pole position and the first 6 rows of the grid. ELITE 1 Qualifying will stay with 10 minutes Qualifying and 5 minutes Superpole.
Credits: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series / Gian Luca Guiglia
Ulysse Delsaux crowns himself 2018 ELITE 2 champion
BY
GGUIGLIA1HOMETRACKS.NASCAR.COMOCTOBER 21, 2018
The 2018 ELITE 2 season is in the books and Ulysse Delsaux (#3 Tepac RDV Competition Toyota Camry) is the 2018 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series ELITE 2 Division champion. The Frenchman finished third in the second Circuit Zolder Final, just behind his main opponent Florian Venturi (#32 Go Fas Racing Ford Mustang), who came just short in the championship battle but brought home the Rookie Cup. Guillaume Dumarey (#24 PK Carsport Chevrolet Camaro) won the race in dominant fashion in front of his home crowd.
Entering the last race of the season, Delsaux had keep a close eye on Venturi, who was only 8 points behind him. Venturi overtook early but only managed to finish second, so the RDV Competition driver could control his own destiny and bring home the first title of his career.
The ELITE 2 championship represents a unique achievement for Delsaux, who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome early in his life and found in racing a way to express himself. The 21-year-old grew incredibly both as a driver and as a young man in his five years in Euro NASCAR and bringing RDV Competition their very first NASCAR drivers title further adds to Ulysse’s excitement.
“It’s unbelievable”, said Delsaux after winning the 2018 ELITE 2 championship. “Before the race I was really stressed. I tried to control my emotions and focus just on the race like always in this amazing season. Many, many thanks to my team: they were incredible, they all did a great job. Also thanks to my family and fans who are always supporting me. I really don’t have the words right now!”
Dumarey, who put up a dominant performance at his hometrack, was able to lead the race flag-to-flag, winning his second race of the season. The Belgian had a technical issue in the first Final but managed to come back to the track and post the fastest lap of the race to start from the pole in Final 2. That proved to be key in today’s strong performance.
“Yesterday was disappointing because of the problem we had,” said the Belgian, who turned 32 two days ago. “But we came back and grabbed the win today. I’m really happy. This weekend we were the quickest and we wanted the win so bad because of the bad luck we had during the whole season. My wife and my little kid are watching at home and cheering for me. The team did a great job and we are happy to win here in front of our home crowd.”
Venturi, who finished second in the race, came up short in the championship by just 6 points. But the 17-year old Frenchman won the Rookie Cup and will get a chance to race in NASCAR in the USA. He defeated Nicholas Risitano (#8 Racers Motorsport Ford Mustang) and Kenko Miura (#2 Alex Caffi Motorsport Toyota Camry), who completed the 2018 Rookie Cup podium.
Seventeenth under the checkered flag, Jerry De Weerdt (#78 Braxx Racing Ford Mustang) won the Legend Trophy for a record third consecutive time, setting a new record. There has never been a driver in the history of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series to win any title or trophy three times in a row. He beat Francesco Parli (#31 Race Art Technology / Blu Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro) and Arianna Casoli (#54 CAAL Racing Toyota Camry), who closed the Legend Trophy top-3.
Carmen Boix Gil (#1 Alex Caffi Motorsport Ford Mustang) won the close battle for the 2018 Lady Cup by finishing 21th, just ahead of Arianna Casoli. At the end of a tense, season-long battle, just 3 points separated the two contenders.
Coming from the very back of the field, Canadian driver Jean-François Dumoulin (#04 Spectra Premium – RDV Competition Toyota Camry) climbed up to 15th in his second ever NWES race as part of the first drivers exchange between two NASCAR International Series.
The ELITE 2 Division of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series will return in 2019 and next season’s schedule will be revealed in the upcoming weeks. Delsaux will now head to Charlotte for the traditional prize giving ceremony at the NASCAR Hall Of Fame.
Winners!! Rachel and Kade both bring home the rainbow stripes!! Race Report: UCI World Championships 2018
It was an absolutely awesome
day in Lenzerheide with World Championships wins for both Rach and Kade and a 3rd
place podium for Mille! What a storming finale to the season!
Finals day dawned hot. The
track was the driest it has been all week and conditions were “pretty much
perfect”. Lenzerheide is renowned for being tricky and loose with big drops, huge roots, tree stumps and rock gardens –
there would be plenty to keep both riders and crowds entertained!
Practise and Qualifying
Both practise and quals were pretty rowdy! Our
Atherton Academy rider Mille( riding for Norway) had a huge practice
crash, she landed on top of her close friend Paula Zibasa and had to watch Paula
helicoptered off the hill. Come quals she had a bit of a shaky start, stalling
four times in the top section, but in the bottom section she was on fire, closing
to just 12 seconds behind Vali Holl to go into 2nd.
In the Junior Mens’s race Kade
was delighted with a Quals win 8 seconds clear of the field and for the Women’s
Elites Rach edged out Tahnee Seagrave who crossed the line 0.66 back. Myriam
Nicole was DQ’ed for going outside of a pole.
There were certainly no
foregone conclusions going into Sunday!
Finals
First up was Mille. She had a
strong start but a crash after the third corner cost her valuable time. Mille
said “I had a good start and after my crash was a really good run too so yeah
I’m happy to be on the podium but sad at the same time!”
And then there was Kade.
We first met a 13 year old Kade when came to
an Experience day with his dad and he’s been part of the team since he joined
the Atherton Academy in 2014. We’ve believed in him every minute of the way so
the entire team were stoked to see his huge potential realized today with a
World Championships win in his last ever ride as a Junior. – and by a massive
4.4 seconds!
Kade said “Massive thanks to
everybody who has had my back- this
season has been tough but today blows everything out of the water!”
In the Women’s race Myriam
Nicole put quals misfortune behind her with a scorching run to take the lead by
over 5 seconds.
Then just the top three qualifiers were left
on course.
Tracey Hannah didn’t make any
major mistakes but didn’t quite get in to contention with Pompon , then Tahnee
came out flying – 1.2 seconds up by the second split, she rode a little more
conservatively in the middle sections, through the site of her qualifications
crash , she was 0.2 back by split 4 crossing intothe hotseat by just 0.6.
Could Rachel better her
closest rival and neighbour to take her 5th Elite gold medal and 6th
World Championship?
Yes she could! Rachel was on
fire! Going 3 seconds up by split 1 and 6 seconds clear by split 2, her
intentions were very clear! She was 8.5 seconds up by split 3 in a total league
of her own and she kept on the attack all the way to the line, crossing 9.98
seconds clear of the field!
Rachel said “I’m stoked!! This was the Worlds run so I knew that I had
to throw everything at it, I knew it would have to be special, all the way down
I thought I was going to crash! Tahnee and PomPon have been pushing me so hard
all season, I was watching them all weekend thinking “ I’m going to have to
push on… I’m buzzing!”
Gee was devastated not to
have been selected for the Men’s team for the first time in his career –
despite a storming return to form that saw him finish 9th in the
World Cup overall so he was on indispensable line-spotting duties this weekend and
come the Men’s Finals the team yelled for our ex team-mate and Atherton Academy
star Martin Maes! The race was super tight with less than a second between the
top four and Maes-dog’s 2nd place podium was a small consolation.
Congratulations to Loic Super-Bruni on
the win!
Finals results
Elite Women
1 Rachel
Atherton Trek Factory Racing DH 3.15.73
2 Tahnee Seagrave +9.98
3Myriam Nicole +10.67
4 Marine Cabirou ++15.96
5 Tracey Hannah +20.72
Junior Men
1 Kade EdwardsGBR 3.03.22
2 Kye Ahern AUS +4.4
3 Elliot James CAN 5.43
4 Thibault Daprela FR 5.811
5 Henry Kerr GBR 5.815
Junior Women
1 Vali HollAUT 3.39.72
2 Anna Newkirk USA +10.88
3 Mille JohnsetNOR + 16.69
4 Nastasia Gimenez FRA+17.29
5 Paula ZibasaLAT +22.7
Elite Men
1Loic Bruni FRA 2.5.11
2Martin Maes BEL 2.55.32
+ 0.21
3Danny Hart GBR 255.41 +
0.3
4Loris Vergier FR 2.55.86
+ 0.75
55Aaron Gwin USA 2.56.45 + 1.3
Quals Results
Junior Women
1 Vali Holl 3.59.02
2 Mille Johnset+ 12.32
3 Anna Newkirk +14.7
4 Mathilde Bernard +21.97
5 Paula Zibasa +35.433
Junior Men
1 Kade Edwards 3.11.17
2 Patrick Butler +8.2
3 Kye Ahern +9.94
4 Thibault Daprela10.61
5 Giacomo Masiero +12.12
Elite Women
1 Rachel
Atherton Trek Factory Racing DH 3.38.07
2 Tahnee Seagrave +0.66
3 Tracey Hannah+5.44
4 Cecile Ravanel+9.70
5 Marine Cabirou +12.01
Elite Men
1 Brook Macdonald 3.03.20
2 Loris Vergier ).6)
3 Connor Fearon +1.78
4 Martin Maes GT Factory
Racing+1.84
5 Aaron Gwin + 2.18
First place for Rach, Second for Gee,Third for the juniors & Team of the Day at La Bresse!! Race Report: UCI World Cup 2018 Round 7
Today was one for the archives with a
spectacular win for Rachel and a nail-biting second for Gee that shows he’s
right back where he should be. The juniors both podiumed in third, Charlie put
yesterday’s qualification tension behind him with solid 29th place and we were team
of the day – 2nd in the tem overall.
Racing from La Bresse today was savage. The course is the shortest on the circuit
this year but the first rainy race of the season was absolutely brutal! Luckily
the team’s training in the harsh Welsh environment stood them in massively good
stead!
First up was Mille who said “ it was good,
I wasn’t taking any risks after yesterday’s crash , keeping control, but I was
just happy to be racing and getting down safe!”
She finishes the season 5th
overall. Then Kade, first qualifier yesterday took
another third place and finishes his final season as a junior in third overall.
Then it was time for the Women’s Elites.
In “one of the hardest races” of her career; through fog, rain, and standing water Rachel laid down the power to take her 37th
World Cup win. It was her 3rd win of the 2018 season and enough for
her 6th World Cup Overall title – more than any other female rider
in the history of the sport.
Rachel had qualified second to Tahnee Seagrave
and she knew that today’s race would require something extra special. She said
“I tried to think strategically – maybe I should have played safe and focused
on the overall – I needed to come 4th or maybe 5th today
to clinch the title but as soon as I’m in the start-gate I just want to race!
Tahnee had such an epic run in qualis that I knew I’d have to go full blast!
Rachel was aggressive from the start,
extending her lead every split to cross the line 11.66 seconds clear of the
field. Only Tahnee Seagrave was left on course.
Tahnee fought valiantly but crossed the
line 0.6 seconds back leaving Rachel to claim the spoils.
Charlie improved hugely on yesterday's
quals to finish a solid 29th.
Could it be a fairytale ending for the
team? Gee had qualified first but the
new rules meant that he started well down the field. When he came on track our
friend and Atherton Academy graduate the Enduro star Martin Maes was in the
hotseat after an absolutely spectacular run.
Gee went into the green by split 1, he
dabbed a foot but extended by split 2 to 1.77 seconds clear, then he lost a
little time and slip-slided through to the finish 1.39 back on Maes. It was a
pattern that would be repeated all afternoon.
The team
held their breath as rider after rider failed to get in touch with
either Martin Maes or Gee, second place
today for Gee and into the top 10 of the overall rankings at number nine.
Gee said "Massive congrats to my
brother Martin Maes for that win, so stoked to finish the World Cup season on
full charge!"
Junior Women
1 Vali Holl 2.56.14
2
Paula Zibasa Sram Young Guns Racing 3.13.71 +17.56
3 Mille Johnset 3.14.62 +18.47
Junior Men
1 Thibault Daprela Commencal/Vallnord 2.34.29
2 Henry Kerr Propain Dirt
Sixpack 2.35.01 +0.72
3 Kade Edwards Trek Factory
Racing DH 2.35.04 +0.7
Rachel Atherton wins at La Bresse! That’s a record-breaking 6 World Cup Overalls! Race Report: UCI World Cup 2018 Round 7
In “one of the hardest races of (her)
career” through fog, rain, driving water and a short but SAVAGE track at la
Bresse in Northern France UK rider Rachel Atherton has taken her 37th
World Cup win,her 3rd of the
2018 season and enough for her 6th World Cup Overall title – more
than any other female rider in the history of the sport.
Rachel had qualified second to fellow Brit
Tahnee Seagrave and knew that todays race would require something extra
special. She said “ I tried to think strategically – maybe I should have played
safe and focused on the overall – I needed to come 4th or maybe 5th
today to clinch the title but as soon as you are in the start-gate I jut want
to race! Tahnee had such an epic run in qualifiers that I knew Id have to go
full blast!
Rachel was aggressive from the start going
into pole position by split 1 and extending her lead every split after that to
cross the line 11.66 seconds clear of the field. Only Seagrave her close
neighbour in the Welsh bordersand close
rival throughout this entire season was left on course.
Tahnee fought valiantly but crossed the
line 0.6 seconds backleaving Rachel to
claim the spoils.
According to
crime statistics, more than 376,000 bicycles are stolen each year, which works
out at about one every 90 seconds. There is some evidence that bike thefts
overall have steadily decreased from a 2011 high of 515,000.
But - while
opportunistic theft of low-value, unlocked bikes remains by far the most common
offence - the number of high-value bicycles being stolen is increasing. That
worrying trend has been attributed, at least in part, to the rise in popularity
of ride-tracking apps such as Strava, Relive and CycleMaps.
Police believe
that technology-savvy thieves are using information cyclists share on the
internet to locate houses where expensive bikes are being stored.
More than half
of all cycle thefts in the UK occur in and around the victim’s home, in places
like gardens, passageways and in outbuildings such as sheds and garages.
Silverline,
proud partners of this year’s Prudential RideLondon series and one of the
biggest and best-loved tool brands, offers these top tips for securing your
bike effectively:
Check
the privacy settings on both ride-tracking apps and social media accounts.
Change the settings so that, if you still want to share your ride statistics
online, only friends and connections can see your starting and finishing
position.
For
extra security, consider randomising your start position, switching the app on 100
metres or so away from home to confuse the data.
Use
an appropriate lock. If you are leaving your bicycle outside or in an
outbuilding, make sure you use a high-quality lock which can’t be easily
broken. Chains can be easily snipped so, if your bike is high in value, spend a
little extra on a U-Lock. Bike locks are graded ‘Sold Secure’ gold, silver and
bronze. Silverline’s High Security Bicycle U-Lock, made from ultra-hardened
steel, has been graded gold, offering the highest level of security. View the
range here http://www.silverlinetools.com/en-GB/Products/Bike%20Tools/Bike%20Security
If
you must leave your bike outside, lock it to something secure. The best locks
will be useless if the object the bike is attached to can be easily broken.
Mesh fencing, for example, can be easily snipped with wire cutters. Also, be
mindful about attaching bicycles to poles in streets. If they are not tall
enough, the whole bike can be simply lifted over the top.
Select
a place to leave your bike which is well lit, in public view and, ideally, near
visible CCTV.
The
frame, front wheel and back wheel must all be locked. Just locking the front
wheel means it can be easily detached and the rest of the bike stolen. If you
only have one lock, remove the wheels and feed the lock through all the
separate parts.
Registering
your bike is important. It deters thieves if they see it has been marked, and
it also increases the chances of getting it back if the worst does happen. This
can be done at www.bikeregister.com
As the number
of £1,000-plus bicycles in the UK increases, it’s sadly inevitable that there
will be thefts. It is impossible to completely safeguard against theft of any
sort, but the risk can be minimised by following these easy, inexpensive steps.
Race report, World Cup Round 1, Losinj
Podiums for Mille, Kade and Rachel as tricky conditions take
their toll
A physical, short and intense track provided a wild finals
day at Losinj. Weeks of sunshine had turned it to dust and the rubber left
behind after every run made the rocks increasingly slippery. As a result, the
event ended with a mix of results for the riders. All happily showed off their
pace, but nobody really found their flow across Losinj’s sharp rocks.
However, the team can celebrate a podium for Mille Johnset. In
her first ever Junior race, our Atherton Academy star took third place, with
Valentina Holl coming out on top.
Mille said: “I had a swollen ankle all weekend, then I
crashed in practice, so I was even more nervous for finals. I couldn’t bend my
knee properly, but I [thought]: ‘Here goes!’
“It was a bit of messy run; I almost crashed again after
where I came off in practice. There was a really small drop where I nearly went
OTB but I managed to recover ‒ it was pretty ragged from then on. I wasn’t
happy with the run, but I’m really happy with third place!”
Team director Dan Brown added: “[I’m] Happy for Mille today.
It’s great that there is so much competition in the Junior Women’s [Section]
this year, she’s going to have some work to do!”
Women’s Junior Finals Results
1 Valentina Holl 2.50.09
2 Nastasia Gimenez 3.02.61 [+12.52]
3 Mille Johnset 3.06.71 [+16.77]
4 Paula Zibasa (SRAM Young Guns Racing) 3.07.41 [+17.32]
5 Anna Newkirk 3.12.21 [+22.12]
Meanwhile, in the Junior Men’s Section, Academy graduate
Kade Edwards also earned himself a podium spot, fighting hard to take second
place. There was some great racing between the top three. It looks like there
is going to be an exciting season ahead for all of the juniors.
First qualifier Kade was left disappointed with his run,
however. A mistake at the top cost him a lot of speed, but it’s worth
remembering he’s been back on the big bike for just two weeks.
Kade said: “Stoked to be on good pace but gutted not to put
the right run together today.”
By the time the top five women came on
track Cecile Ravanel was in charge: Five seconds clear of the field and poised
to take her first ever World Cup podium. Tahnee Seagrave, who was disappointed
with her qualifying run, put in a very aggressive performance to push Ravanel
all the way, making up two seconds by the first split.
Seagrave lost a little pace through the
drops but recovered in the final sprint to go fastest. This made her the first
to beat Rachel’s qualifying time as she clocked 2.44.48 with four riders left
on the course.
Marine Cabirou then slotted into second,
while Myriam Nicole, who was down 0.5s at the first split, rode a very clean
next section to take the lead by split two. Extending her advantage to 3.4s by
split three, Nicole crossed the line to take the lead, finishing in 2.40.70 –
seven seconds faster than Rachel’s winning qualifier. The pressure was on!
Tracey Hannah, who rode sore after a
crash this week, didn’t quite get into contention before a big crash in the
lower section put her out of the running.
Finally, Rachel was on course. Up by
0.6s at split one, she looked smooth through split two – but not as smooth as ‘Pom
Pom’ across the sharp rocks. One-and-a-half seconds down, Rachel lost more time
and was trailing by three seconds at split three. She was fastest again in the
bottom pedal but it wasn’t enough to win, leaving her in second.
Rachel said: “[I’m] disappointed with
my run today. [I] struggled to find any flow or carry speed, but that’s the
comeback race done.”
Women’s
Elite Finals Results
1
Myriam Nicole (Commencal/Vallnord) 2.40.70
2
Rachel Atherton (Trek Factory Racing DH) 2.44.26 [+3.55]
Finally, Charlie Hatton, who qualified in 34th,
also struggled today. He explained: “[I’m] happy to get through this weekend
without injury or a mechanical [issue] and [I’m] looking forward to Fort
William to make amends.” He came home in eighth, 0.3s faster than his
qualifying time, which was enough secure him 38th.
Gee, meanwhile, had qualified 22nd. As Rachel did
he rode a quick top section, taking the lead by 0.1s at split one, but like
Rachel he couldn’t sustain that lead through the top of the rocks. Down by
about 1.5s at split two, he made up a little time through splits three and four,
crossing the line into 3rd, in 2.25.27, which left him 19th
at the end.
Gee said: “Well that was a wild one! Stoked to be through
the weekend in one piece and with a solid place to build from.”
3
Lucas Dean (Intense Factory Racing) 2.20.32 [+1.13]
4 Sam Blenkinsop (Norco Factory Racing) 2.21.10. [+1.91]
5 Dakotah Norton (Unior/Devinci Factory Racing) 2.21.82[+2.62]
Other results
19 Gee Atherton (Trek Factory Racing DH) 2.25.27 [+6.08]
38 Charlie Hatton (Trek Factory Racing DH) 2.29.01 [+9.81]
Silverline Tools announced as Official Tool Partner of Prudential RideLondon
Silverline Tools
announced as Official Tool Partner of Prudential RideLondon
Silverline Tools, Europe’s
fastest-growing tool brand, is now the Official Tool Partner of Prudential
RideLondon.
The leading brand, with a
reputation for great value and wide range of products, will be a welcome
addition to the Prudential RideLondon sponsor family. While
Silverline are long-term sponsors of downhill racing world championship team
Trek Factory Racing and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event in Fort William,
it will be the tool brand’s first involvement in road cycling and a mass
participation sports event.
Silverline Tools and Prudential
RideLondon will work together to support all participants in the build up to,
and during, the weekend event. This will include supporting:
A new bicycle maintenance service at the Cycling Show (26-28
July)
Mechanical support at each start zone in Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park and on-course hubs;
New event signage across the 100 and 46 mile route to enable
riders get help easily;
Roaming support and bicycle collection vehicles; and
Information and advice on how to prepare your bike and equipment
for this challenge.
Hugh Brasher, Prudential RideLondon
Event Director said:
“We are delighted to welcome such a
recognised brand into the Prudential RideLondon family. As an event organiser,
we are constantly striving to make the participant experience truly memorable.
Part of this is providing our riders with useful and engaging information and
support before, during and after the event. Silverline Tools has a history
of providing people with the right tools for the job. Making their expertise
and experience available will give our riders the best chance of finishing on
the day with knowledge and skills to take away.”
Rob Henry, Silverline Brand Manager
said:
“We’re thrilled to be partnering
with Prudential RideLondon. As a brand that likes to connect with a wide and
diverse audience, we love getting involved with big events like this. For
Silverline, the event is more than just about cycling; it’s about getting out
there and doing it - doing it yourself! It’s a fantastic opportunity,
attracting keen cycling enthusiasts and families alike, and all while raising
money for good causes. Bike tools are only a small part of our range of over
5000 tools and we think the event will be a great platform for raising
awareness of the Silverline brand. We’re looking forward to supporting all
riders on their journey to the Finish Line on the Mall in July!”
About Prudential RideLondon
Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling with more
than 100,000 riders expected to participate in different events for all ages
and abilities over the weekend of 28-29 July 2018. Prudential RideLondon features two UCI WorldTour events: the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey Classic for men and the Prudential RideLondon Classique for
women. These two races are the richest one day races on the pro cycling
calendar. Find out more at www.prudentialriderondon.co.uk
Prudential RideLondon was developed by the Mayor of London, Transport for
London and London & Partners in partnership with Surrey County Council and
is sponsored by Prudential. The event is managed by the London & Surrey
Cycling Partnership. About Silverline Tools
Established in
1978, Silverline is a leading industry manufacturer and supplier of more than
5,000 hand and power tools across the UK and Europe. Offering great value, unbeatable
guarantees and a massive range of award-winning products, Silverline Tools are
ideal for the home, garden and workshop. As official Tool Partner to
Prudential RideLondon, the Silverline events team will be on hand at The
Cycling Show and Green Park during the event. For more information about
Silverline Tools visit www.silverlinetools.com
6 top tips for a winter-proof house
Craig's top tips for a winter-proof house!
1. Gas Safety
It pays to be prepared and perhaps the most important thing to consider now is what happens when you turn your heating on after months of having the system switched off!
Gas safety is
absolutely essential, so before you fire up the boiler, you really need to get
it checked by a qualified and registered engineer. First, you need to make sure
it will work when you need it – nobody wants to be replacing their boiler in
the winter! Also you need to be checking for carbon monoxide release.
It's a good idea to fit a carbon monoxide detector and make sure it's working regularly. As well as this, if you haven't had your gas appliances and flues checked for a while, now's the time to do it. Whilst checking your flues, you might want to look at any air vents or even your chimney (if you have one) to make sure nothing has grown over and is causing a blockage. Finally, when you fire up your boiler, make sure the gas flame turns blue. If it doesn't, shut the boiler down immediately and call an engineer. 2. Radiator Maintenance Of course, your heating system's efficiency is not just about the boiler, so take time out to check all of your radiators. Do they leak? Do they have air in them and need bleeding? Follow our easy guide for bleeding radiators:
3. Flood Risk and Water Damage
Another way of preparing your home for the winter is to minimise the risk of floods and water damage when the rain and snow arrive! Gutters and drains are always susceptible to blockage by leaves or other debris, and if you get a spell of heavy rain or snow for lengthy periods you could be in trouble. Our lock rods are great for cleaning your down pipes, gutters and even chimneys! One more thing, is your guttering strong enough to take the weight of potential snow sitting there for days? If you're unsure, you should look at replacing it! We have a range of winter essentials available to help with flooding and water damage including sand bags, water pumps, torches and various covers as well as much, much more! Check out our website and get tooled up for winter! 4. Roof Firstly, you need to make sure that all of the tiles are in place and that lead flashings around your chimney are in good condition. Make sure there are no gaps anywhere that could let in water or allow the wind to get underneath! On the subject of chimneys, it's always good practice to have it swept before you start up a fire since there can be debris, old birds' nests and all sorts of things causing an unsafe blockage. If you need a dry place to store your logs for your fire this winter, have you thought about building your own log store? We have a simple video showing you how:
Of course, you should always arrange for an experienced roofer to climb up and check your tiles - never think you'll just nip up there yourself! That said, you can nip into the loft and check the roof from inside. Assuming your loft is boarded and you have light in there, find a safe position away from the loft entrance, switch off the lights and check for daylight coming in. There will always be small amounts of light coming through, you are checking for major gaps! Whatever you do, be sure to switch the light back on before moving away from your secure position. If you don't have your loft boarded already, now is the time to consider doing so. Insulation has been shown to make a big difference to the size of energy bills, with some households saving over £200 a year! 5. Lighting Efficiency Speaking of energy and bills, now the days are shorter you will be using your lights for much longer periods, it's a good time to go around and check your light bulbs! Do you still have the old-style energy-sapping bulbs? Fitting energy-saving bulbs can make a huge difference to your electricity bill, while also help you to play your part in saving the planet.
6. Draughts You may have welcomed a bit of a breeze coursing through your home in the warm summer months, but when the cold sets in you will want to get rid of any drafts that drift into your home through leaky door seals or windows. Most people have double-glazing but you'd be surprised where draughts can sneak in! No house is fully sealed and everywhere that there is a void in it's structure - including letterboxes,anywhere holes have been created for passing pipes or cables through, and even cat flaps - there is the potential for a draught. Even inner doors can be a problem, so even though it may seem a little old-fashioned, the humble and trusty draught excluder across the bottom of a door can make all the difference!
Trek Factory Racing signs Charlie Hatton and announces three new partnerships for 2018
The
Trek Factory Racing team are pleased to welcome an Elite
rider with enormous potential – 19 year old Brit
Charlie Hatton.
Charlie’s 2017
was packed with great performances; two National wins, the overall British
Downhill Series title and three World Cup top 20 results, the highlight 11th place at
the World Cup Finals where he was just tenths of seconds off the top ten.
Team
Director Dan Brown said “ We’ve been keeping a close eye on
Charlie since he was a Youth rider and his performance last year was one of the
breakthroughs of the 2017 season. It’s exciting to be heading into
the season with such a strong roster”.
Charlie
Hatton “I’m stoked to be joining one of the very best teams out there.
Growing up I used to always see the team on films and now it’s crazy to think
I’ll be riding with them, I can’t wait for the season to kick off.”
Charlie
will join Gee, Rachel and Junior Kade Edwards on board
the Trek Sessions as the team sets its sights on regaining the title
of “World’s Fastest Downhill team” which they held for both 2012 and
2013.
Kade
said “I can’t wait to go racing. Last year’s podiums
were Ok, a start, but I want to win… it’s gunna
be a hell of a year with some good people.”
Gee
Atherton said “Having Charlie on board with us is going to
be awesome, we’ve already got to know him pretty well and I think
he’ll be a massive asset to the team. Personally I’m coming in
the strongest I have for some years, not having to rehab this past off season
has allowed me much more bike time which means I’m feeling
super comfortable on the Session”
Eldest
sibling Dan Atherton will continue to hold a pivotal role guiding the
team. Dan will concentrate on progressing mountain-biking in the UK
through his work on Dyfi Bike Park, designing the fifth Red
Bull Hardline and mentoring the Atherton Academy which continues to
support young riders including Mille Johnset and Luke Williamson.
There
are some significant changes to the team’s equipment line up for
2018 with Endura supplying apparel,
Hope Technology moving up to be the key component
supplier and Renthal supplying bars, grips and stems.
Dan
Atherton said “My life is all
about pushing boundaries, whether it's a day on the mountain digging or a day
on the bikes. With Endura on board it's good to know I have a company behind me
that is willing to push as hard as I am. We are all stoked to be working with a
company whose products can stand up to our lifestyle! “
Pamela Barclay, Endura’s Brand
Director said “Dan, Gee and Rachel offer something more and embody
the Endura mantra of Renegade Progress. Sometimes, you have a hunch
that a group of people share your outlook on life, and we’ve always
liked the way that they go racing: with commitment and dedication, but an
unmistakable sense of fun. It already feels like a good fit.”
On
the bike, Barnoldswick based Hope Technologies become
lead component partner, they will supply everything from headsets to hubs
and brakes to seatposts.
Rachel
Atherton “First day on my new bike and it
feels amazing, I’m not renowned for liking change but when I jumped on the bike
yesterday for the first time since breaking my collarbone I felt totally at
home, the set up feels really square, and attacking which I love, I cant wait
to take it to the races.”
Head Technician
Joe Krejbich said “We’ve run Hope for many seasons but for
2018 that relationship has deepened so that we are finally representing them in
true fashion! It goes without saying that they have a fantastic reputation of
making great bombproof products.”
Rachael
Walker of Hope Technologies said “Hope have worked with
the Athertons for a long time, since 2012, with the supply of
seat clamps and headsets. Now that partnership will expand
to brakes, drivetrain components, carbon seat posts and hubs.
The Athertons have been at the peak of our sport for so
long, achieving what many other teams and riders can only aspire to. To
build on our relationship with Atherton Racing seems like a natural step.
Having some of the best riders in the world using what we feel are some of the
best components produced can only mean there are some exciting times ahead.”
Renthal will
provide bars, grips and stems, while chain devices will come from MRP and seats
from Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB).
Ian
Collins, Renthal’s Cycle Product Manager said “We’re super
excited to collaborate with Trek Factory Racing DH and
the Athertons. Renthal chooses to work with the very best riders
in the World and Trek Factory Racing DH has two distinct facets
which we can draw from. Gee, Rach and Dan are legends of the
sport, all still at the top of their game. Their depth of knowledge and racing
experience is vital. Added to this, Kade Edwards and Charlie Hatton are young,
exciting, up and coming riders, who are the next talent to push the sport
forwards. This is a great combination for Renthal to continue to
develop cutting edge product with ultimate reliability.”
In
other partnership news, long term supporters Silverline Tools, Red Bull,
Oakley. Fox, Muc-Off and Bell also remain in the mix.
Look
out for further news very shortly.
All Images credit: Moonhead Media and Endura
Euro NASCAR Takes The Next Step
NASCAR Presents New Logo Aligned With NASCAR’s New Brand Identity And Exciting 2018 Season Already one of the best touring car series in Europe, the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is taking the next step by introducing new evolutions for 2018 to come even closer to its American model, beginning with the launch of a new logo and the official 2018 season trailer. Fresh off a partnership extension between Team FJ, NASCAR and Whelen Engineering that confirmed the official European NASCAR championship through 2014 and in perfect continuity with the new NASCAR brand identity unveiled in 2017, NWES presented today a logo that features distinctive traits inspired by the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. “We are incredibly proud to represent NASCAR and to carry with us 70 years of legendary racing history, as well as to promote the Whelen brand across Europe,” said NASCAR Whelen Euro Series President / CEO, Jerome Galpin. “The NASCAR’s authentic, innovative and very unique racing style attracts more and more people every day from all over the world. NWES is just at the beginning of its history but we can easily attest its great appeal on European fans. NASCAR is a dominant sport in North America and has everything to follow the same path in Europe. This new brand identity is just the beginning! We can’t wait for the new season to start!” With its action-packed imagery, the new teaser is the perfect introduction to a season that promises to be more exciting than ever. The 2018 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season will begin in Valencia, Spain on April 13-14 and will visit five more countries – Italy, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Belgium – bringing spectacular NASCAR door-to-door racing and American-themed family entertainment across the continent.
2018 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Calendar
The 2018 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series calendar was unveiled on 10/11 and features 12 rounds in six American-themed NASCAR GP on the best European tracks cementing Euro NASCAR’s position among the best touring car series outside North America. Built in continuity with a very successful 2017 season, which saw more than 60 top level drivers representing 21 countries on the grid to battle door to door for the NWES crown and delight hundreds of thousands of fans with the best racing in Europe, the 2018 Euro NASCAR schedule will include 6 different countries: Spain, Italy, Great Britain, France, Germany and Benelux. A key change is the creation of a new international event that will take place in Tours, France where drivers from all over the world will compete to measure their skills against American guest-stars in the Oval World Challenge. The second major evolution is a new venue for the Semi Finals that will be hosted by the legendary Hockenheimring in Germany, building on the success of the first American Fan Fest.
“We are really proud to offer European fans, teams, drivers and partners this very well-balanced calendar, a great mix between some of the most iconic names in Motorsports – Hockenheim, Brands Hatch, Valencia and Zolder – and emerging high-action short tracks such as Tours and Franciacorta. We all share a common vision to make every NASCAR GP a unique fan experience and provide great family fun on and around the track. In just a few years, the NWES events have emerged as some of the best and most attractive in Europe. Pure racing and great fun are in our DNA and we will keep pushing this way!” said NWES President / CEO Jerome Galpin. Spain and the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo will once again open the season on April 14-15 with the fourth edition of the Valencia NASCAR Fest, an event that has quickly become a classic in the NWES calendar. On May 19-20 the Euro NASCAR will head to Brescia for the second event of the season at the Autodromo di Franciacorta. The Italian track’s compact layout provides the fans with a spectacular view and action-packed races. A new King Of Brands Hatch will be crowned at the historic Indy Circuit in the context of the hugely popular American SpeedFest on June 9-10. One of the most coveted events in the calendar, the British festival is the longest running NWES event and will reach the sixth edition in 2018. On June 30 and July 1 the city of Tours in France will host the new Oval World Challenge. The sole NASCAR oval race outside of North America will bring tons of excitement to the European fans. A unique prize and a special format for the event will be presented in the upcoming weeks. For the first time in the Series history, Germany will host the Semi Finals on September 15-16 at Hockenheimring and represent a turning point in the season for the drivers chasing the European NASCAR title by awarding double points. On October 20-21 the NWES season will once again reach its culmination in Belgium at Circuit Zolder, with the challenging 4 Km track hosting the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Finals for the fourth consecutive year in front a huge crowd. Well spread on the map, the 2018 NWES calendar will offer every race fan an opportunity to enjoy the unrivalled atmosphere of a NASCAR GP and grant drivers a variety of racing experiences: from the high speeds of Hockenheim or Zolder to the bumper-to-bumper action of Brands Hatch and Oval Tours. Only the best of the best will be the 2018 Euro NASCAR champion. Save the dates race fans! Click here for more info!
Red Bull Hardline
Red Bull Hardline
Sunday dawned bright – to the massive
relief of course creator Dan and all of the riders!
The initial field was slightly reduced by
injuries, illness and riders making the call not to ride so Darren Berrecloth,
Bruce Klein, Charlie Hatton, Gareth Brewin, Yoann Barelli, Sam Reynolds and Gee
were all watching from the comfort of the Red Bull teepee.
Gee said:“ I’m so gutted not to be able to
race, if there was anyway that I could ride I’d do it – but I came down hard on
my shoulder during practice yesterday and its going to need some time off the
bike.”
So 13 riders lined up for the qualifying run, a
bigger Finals field than ever before. Because the course is mega open at the
top and the winds were increasingly strong the decision was taken to start just before the cannon. This cuts out a very wet technical section and
gives a long straight run to the cannon with a flag to help the riders judge
the wind. –but it does mean that the riders are straight into one of the gnarliest
jumps on the course.
Graeme Mudd was the first to go up for
his qualifying run, he said: “That was pretty chilled, I just tried to be
consistent, didn’t push too hard and did the jumps as fast as I could. “
2nd rider Oscar Harnstrom went over the
bars when he landed on a root just after the step up but 3rd rider
Bernard Kerr went into the hotseat in 2.29.66. Craig Evans put in a stylish ride to go
into 2nd 2.33 – enough for an eventual 4th.
Then Dan was on course, Dan’s riding is always
super smooth but even he was forced to dab a foot and pick his way
through several sections crossing into 3rd.
Dan said “ I was scared at the top , everyone is scared. This is definitely the
hardest year – the fact that we had to move the start proves that.
This year there would just be 10 qualifiers
out of 13 riders so tension mounted as the last 4 riders came on track.
Al Bond crossed into 8th place,
would it be enough? Brage Vestavik stalled on the rocks losing valuable time
and crossed into 10th, but Kaos Seagrave bettered him by 9 seconds,
Dave McMillan couldn’t do enough finishing a heartbreaking 11th and
then final rider Alexander Fayolle roared into 3rd.
Finals
First off was Kaos Seagrave – he looked
very comfortable and stylish all the way down to the road gap, the course had
clearly dried out since the morning’s qualifications. The bottom section saw him
make a few minor mistakes, he landed nose heavy over the Final jump but stayed
on board for 2.45.40.
Al Bond was next, he rode smoothly until he
made a big mistake just before the road gap. Unsettled, he pulled up in the next
rocks to regain his composure before the road gap - nevertheless he was less than 5 seconds
back – 2.49.99 – enough for 9th today.
Laurie Greenland had the start of light
rain on his run, he had a big stall but recovered well 2.36.26.
Then came the first of our Trek Factory
Racing riders, Muddy started fast, 1.55 at the split, he looked relative smooth
all the way – 2.36.73 and crossed into 2nd!
Our former team mate Taylor Vernon was
next, he was caught out a little bit on the slippery ricks but still pushed on
looking super quick and active on the bike, he went down in the technical
section crossing the line 10 seconds back 2.45.96.
And
then the creator of Hardline was on course. Dan was super smooth all the way,
he was up at the split, flowing down the mountain to take the hotseat by 2
seconds, but he said himself as he crossed the line that in this fast company it
wouldn’t be enough.
Alexandre Fayolle crashed out here in
practice last year – he has been fearless this year but he lost the front on a
slippery root and went down, his concentration broken he went down again,
finishing the race just for the enjoyment of the crowd.
Then there were two – 2016 Hardline winner
Bernard Kerr started big but soon got into trouble in the technical section, he
became unseated and had to run after his bike. He regained his composure, and started to make amends, looking fast, but another
mistake a couple of feet down before the road gap cost him some time eventually crossing into 2nd
place.
After his run Bernard said: “ It was like
ice up there, the difference from even half an hour ago was ridiculous.”
Would Dan be able to hold onto 3rd
place for the second time in the history of the race? Adam Brayton lost a foot
through the first technical section, the
crowd gasped as he made another mistake before the split but he was still 0.6
up at the split - he went down just
before the road gap. Craig Evans took the win.
Results
1 Craig Evans 2.31.29
2 Bernard Kerr 2.33.30
3 Dan Atherton 2.33.73
6 Graeme Mudd 2.36.73
Jerry De Weerdt To Make American NASCAR Debut
Fresh off his second Legend Trophy title in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, Jerry De Weerdt will become the 16th NWES driver to compete in NASCAR in the US today by making his debut in the final race of the K&N Pro Series West at Kern County Raceway Park, California. Success in the European NASCAR series translates into the best opportunities to race in the United States and racing on Bakerfield's half-mile oval will represent De Weerdt another step towards fulfilling his dream of competing at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The Belgian will count on the experience he gained in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series to quickly adapt to the #14 Braxx Motors Ford Fusion fielded by Patriot Motorsports and owned by Jesse Iwuji. The goal for the weekend is to log miles and learn as much as possible in the highly competitive K&N Pro Series West. "I've been thinking about racing in the US for a while and finally here we are thanks to NASCAR, NWES and Joe Balash (NASCAR International Liaison)," said De Weerdt, who earned 3 top-10 finishes in four races this year in the Euro NASCAR oval racing weekend at Raceway Venray. "The track looks a little bit like Venray but has less banking and is wider so I think I can find a good feeling. The race also fits well with our schedule because we closed the European season last month. It will take some time to adjust to a new car, but it's great to be able to enter such a competitive race already knowing what to expect thanks to our experience in NWES and I would be happy to stay out of trouble, finish the race and try to move forward."
De Weerdt's 2017 season in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series has been extremely positive. Braxx Racing's team owner won his second consecutive Legend Trophy title in the Elite 2 Division with the 10th place in the final points standings and finished 14th in points in Elite 1. His Braxx Racing team also grabbed its first NASCAR win in the Elite 1 Division with Marc Goossens and the #90 Ford Mustang in the Circuit Zolder Finals, testifying the team's continuous progress. "It's been such a great year and with a fantastic Finals weekend we proved we're a winning team, so this race in the US is the perfect ending for our season," concluded De Weerdt. "We are building our new headquarters in Belgium and we'll also put together a new car for Marc so we'll have a lot of work ahead of us in the offseason but we can't wait to be back on track. I hope Marc can be with us for the full season in 2018 and battle for the NWES title and we are also looking for an ELITE 2 driver to race alongside him." Credits: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series / Stephane Azemard
Red Bull Foxhunt
Gee smashes through the ranks into 9th place
at Red Bull Foxhunt, Rostrevor Ireland
450 riders
descended on Rostrevor in the Mourne Mountains over the weekend for one of the
craziest mass start races ever seen – this year riders had to avoid not one Fox
but three Foxes! Fast ones at that with double World Champion Gee leading out
the fox-pack joined by current World Champ Loic Bruni and last year’s winner
Colin Ross!
At 3.5
miles long it was also plenty physical! Gee said: "The level of
testosterone at the top of that hill was immense, everyone was roaring! We even
had the Dire Wolves from Game of Thrones up there!"
Gee placed
9th, ahead of 395 other riders. Colin Ross placed 17th and Loic Bruni, the
third Fox, was 18th. Kelan Grant the 24 year old Irish Enduro champion
from Omagh clinched the win after opening up a gap in the top climb.
Results
I Kelan
Grant 6.47.57
2 James
McFerron 7.10.76 +23.19
3 Conor Bate
7.20.75 +33.18
9 Gee
Atherton 7.44.81 +57.245
17 Colin
Ross 8.31.247 1.43.67
18 Loic
Bruni 8.31.247 + 1.44.00
The Fourth Female Red Bull Foxhunt
The 2017 Red Bull Foxhunt was seriously muddy! 250 women flocked to Machynlleth in Wales for
an awesome weekend that felt more like a festival than a race. The atmosphere
at Foxhunt is famously supportive, never more needed than at this year’s
event where conditions made the riding
difficult.
Katy Winton did an absolutely top job as the fox while Rachel was on
hand with loads of tips and encouragement and Trek Factory Racing mechanics Sam
and Joe fixed, tweaked and advised for hundreds of riders who dropped by for a
chat and a helping hand.
Practice was hilarious, queues for the B lines erupting into
laughter and qualifying was tough with some riders choosing not to ride again
after the arduous morning, about 170 riders took the uplift to the top.
Rachel said: “ Everybody here can do this, even in the mud, its just having
the confidence to have a go.”
So in the final reckoning 190 women took to the mass start grid, Fox
Katy was wild, overtaking all but 20 of
the riders in some impossible situations, Atherton Academy’s Mille smashed it
into 1st and Atherton Racing’s Gill was happy to survive in 163rd
– despite some serious heckling and several crashes!
Mille said: “Woohoo that was super mega fun! So stoked to take the
win at the Red Bull Foxhunt and to hang out with all these awesome women!”
Results
1 Mille Johnset Atherton Academy 3.50
2 Rosy Monagahan 4.23 +33s
3 Claire Bennett 4.25 +35s
21 Katy Winton 5.41 + 1.51 Photo credits: Red Bull Content Pool / Olaf Pignataro / Romina Amato
British Sailing Team News: Saxton and Dabson win first foiling Nacra 17 world title
Saxton and Dabson win first foiling Nacra 17 world title
Ben Saxton and Katie Dabson have claimed gold at the first ever foiling Nacra 17 World Championship which grew to a close in dramatic fashion at La Grande Mote, France on Sunday (10th September).
The mixed multihull duo are the second British Sailing Team crew to be crowned World Champions in the space of a week, with Dylan Fletcher-Stuart Bithell winning the 49er world title in Portugal last weekend.
And Saxton and Dabson are the only second set of names ever to grace the Nacra 17 World Champions roll of honour, with France's Billy Besson - Marie Riou the only previous titleholders in four previous editions since the class's introduction in 2013 in its pre-foiling era.
"It's unbelievable. It;s every dream come true!" said Rio Olympian Saxton after the medal race.
"I've never been an Olympic classes World Champion before. Well done to Katie, and thanks to our coaches Hugh and Derek and to National Lottery funding from back at home. It's awesome!"
Saxton and Dabson went in to the final day of competition wearing the yellow leaders' jerseys, but with two fleet races still to go to determine qualifiers for the top ten medal race positions, there could be no let up, with Saxton admitting that successes of his British 49er colleagues last week spurring him on.
He laughed: "I thought if Dylan and Stu can do it and James and Fynn got a medal as well then I thought I'd better buck my ideas up!"
Saxton and Dabson picked up
10,11 from their two final fleet races to book their place in the medal
showdown in second place, but with the top three crews from Italy, Britain and
Spain effectively all level-pegging in the chase for gold.
After a short delay,
the medal race got underway in gusty and shifty 20 knot conditions, with drama
unfolding as early as the first mark with a collision between the
series-leading Italian crew of Ruggero Tita-Caterina Banti and the second
Spanish boat of Iker Martinez-Olga Maslivets resulting in the Spaniard’s rig
collapsing and neither boat able to finish the race.
The Italian crew were out of contention for gold, but it was far from over for
Saxton and Dabson, who had Spain’s Fernando Echavarri-Tara Pacheco breathing
down their necks in the Championship chase.
Saxton and Dabson crossed the finish line in second place behind Germany’s Paul
Kohlhoff-Alica Stuhlemmer but narrowly ahead of the Spanish team, and it was
enough to hand them the victory in what was only their third regatta together.
“We had two races this morning and they didn’t go completely as we’d have liked
them,” Dabson explained.
“We’d have quite liked to have a bit more of a gap but we went into the medal
race pretty much with whoever won the medal race out of the top three would
have won, so we had a little bit on, but we kept our cool and raced our boat.
We knew what we had to do and we went out and did it.”
“We had about every emotion going,” Saxton added. “We didn’t have a great
start so we were playing catch up and got back in to it down the first
run. Fernando and Tara then overtook us going up the second beat and we
went for it down the last run and we got them."
John Gimson and Anna Burnet also made the cut for the final medal race,
finishing sixth overall, with Tom Phipps-Nikki Boniface finishing 16th,
Chris Rashley-Laura Marimon 18th and Rupert White-Kirstie Urwin 25th.
At Hungary's Lake Balaton earlier on Sunday, however, there was disappointment for Ed Wright in his quest for a second World Championship title at the Finn Gold Cup.
Bournemouth's Wright sailed a solid week amid testing conditions and two days lost to lack of wind, to qualify for the medal race in the silver medal position.
But a sixth place in the ten-boat medal final race meant Wright narrowly
missed out on the podium spots, finishing on equal points with the Netherlands’
Nick Heiner but missing out on the bronze on count back.
Sweden’s Max Salminen
took gold, with silver going to France’s Jonathan Lobert.
“It’s been a very eventful regatta,” Wright surmised. “I started off very
well but then managed to get myself a bad result in the second race which was
kind of a noose around my neck the whole week. “It was very difficult to try and be extreme at all, and here it definitely pays to be extreme because sides of the course come in and if you’re not there then you kind of get left behind.”
He continued: “I think I managed pretty well to go into the medal race in silver medal position and actually I thought it might be time for another Gold Cup win. I felt good and my speed was good as well. I just got a bit unlucky on the start. I wasn’t really that punchy.”
“Heiner got away and if he won the race I needed to be pretty high up – fifth
and I was sixth so it was pretty close. It’s impressive that the whole
top four finished within three points of each other. It was very good, close
racing and it’s just a shame that I was the unlucky one.”
The British Sailing Team’s Henry Wetherell concluded the event in 12th,
Ben Cornish was 21st, Pete McCoy 41st and Hector Simpson
46th. Image:Ben Saxton
and Katie Dabson Credit: Didier Hillaire
Race Report – World Champs 2017: Top 20 for Gee
World Champs 2017: Top 20 for Gee! Cairns dealt the most brutal blows to the Trek Factory contingent of the British Cycling Team this weekend with both Rachel Atherton and Kade Edwards injured during Friday's timed training day, Rachel sustained a broken collarbone when she clipped a bank in the top turns and went OTB and Kade went down hard on the big jumps knocking himself unconscious. Both withdrew from the Finals on medical advice. Rachel said: "Absolutely devastated doesn't even come close. I was having so much fun on track, attacking, loving the speed. I felt like my old self for the first time in months but a broken collarbone puts an end to me defending my World Champs title. Thanks so much to Mick and Tracey Hannah for getting me up and walking me to safety." Kade said: "I had a big crash on a fast bit, landed on my head and was out for at least 10 seconds so the doctors say I can't race. I feel pretty bad right now but I'll live to fight another day. Good luck to all the boys." In the Junior Men's race the British team reigned supreme with 1st, 2nd and 5th places going to Matt Walkers, Joe Breeden and Kaos Seagrave. In the Junior Women's race, GB's Maya Atkinson was 11th in 4.53.44.
Then then women were on track - and with the reigning World Champ cruelly sidelined there was everything to play for - and drama levels were high. All of the British hopes were now pinned on Tahnee Seagrave but they were dashed as our remaining female elite rider pushed a little too hard and crashed out - ending up in 10th place. Local heroine Tracey Hannah looked sure to take the hot seat until she washed out on a high inside line, she lay stunned for a couple of seconds before scrambling back onto the bike, perhaps long enough to lose her the race. Tracy finished 2nd but a timing complication meant that Myriam Nicole was promoted after the race with Tracey moving into 3rd. Pompon had made no mistakes but was recorded 4.7 seconds off the pace by the first split. A review of the back up timing placed her just 0.097 back from the winner Miranda Miller (Canada) who stepped outside of the general chaos with a fast and consistent run. World Champs has a slightly different format in that seeding is dictated by current standings. Gee's 9th place in timed training put him at the forefront of the British squad and he was feeling confident as he headed up the hill. By the time of the Men's race the course was getting even looser with lots of riders stumbling in the corners - the Aussie riders relished the dry, dusty conditions, dominating the results table with 4 out of the top 6 places! Sam Hill was first down the mountain and seemed to take up residence in the hot seat! Gee has a solid run and crossed into second place, 3.37 back from Sam, enough for 18th on the day, Gee said: "I'm stoked. After the injury (a hip dislocation at Fort William) I'm delighted to be here and my goal was for top 20 this weekend. Thanks to Trek, Fox, all the sponsors and team GB for the support and of course my right hand man Polish Pete!"
Results
Elite Men
1 Loïc Bruni (FRA) 3:26.656
2 Mick Hannah (AUS) 3:26.995
3 Aaron Gwin (USA) 3:28.623
4 Jack Moir (AUS) 3:29.257
5 Troy Brosnan (AUS) 3:29.649
18 Gee Atherton (GBR) 3.35.715
Elite Women
1 Miranda Miller (CAN) 4:10.245
2 Myriam Nicole (FRA) 4:10.342
3 Tracey Hannah (AUS) 4:12.230
4 Eleonora Farina (FRA) 4:15.168
5 Danielle Beecroft (AUS) 4:19.361
Junior Men
1 Matt Walker (GBR) 3:37.788
2 Joe Breeden (GBR) 3:41.244
3 Max Hartenstern (GER) 3:41.774
4 Sylvain Cougoureux (FRA) 3:42.154
5 Kaos Seagrave (GBR) 3:42.758
Junior Women
1 Melanie Chappaz (FRA) 4:28.617
2 Shania Rawson (NZL) 4:31.318
3 Flora Lesoin (FRA) 4:35.552
4 Beatrice Migliorini (ITA) 4:38.098
5 Ellie Smith (AUS) 4:43.581
Trek Factory Racing Downhill: Val di Sole The 2017 World Cup Series is in the books
Race Report : World Cup 2017 Round 7- Val di Sole The 2017 World Cup Series is in the books. Val di Sole is steep and it's rough, it's super tough on bikes and riders with roots, rocks, bomb holes and loose slippery corners all taking their toll. There was the constant threat of storms but this weekend at least the weather was king - all racers had good conditions with the deluge holding off until 30 minutes after the men's race. In the qualifications run our junior rider Kade Edwards fell foul of one of the Black Snake's slippery corners when he washed out in a turn between the first and seconds splits and went down hard. Unhurt, he went into the finals run fully prepped and confident of a result.
In his own words, Kade "came out of the start gate a mess". Off the pace from the start, he made up some ground in the mid sections but then a crash put paid to his hopes for a great result. Kade finished 10th and sits in 5th place in the overall standings - the highest ranked first year rider and a solid first season on the Factory team. In the Women's race, Rachel was still riding at less than 100%, unable to fully trust her shoulder on this extraordinarily technical track. Rachel was enjoying her racing as she'd promised, finding lots of chances to chat to fans and hang out with her fellow racers but she couldn't match the top girls for pace with Tahnee Seagrave taking her third World Cup of the season while Rachel was pleased to come down in tact. Finishing in 4th place and sitting 4th place overall in the standings - not bad going with Fort William and Leogang missing from her score sheet. In the Men's race Muddy had qualified 48th and was looking forward to improving on that by some margin in the Finals race. He was riding strongly all weekend and hoped to continue his form from Mont St Anne but in another hideous piece of luck he contracted a stomach bug. The team worried he hadn't been able to keep any food down and wouldn't have the reserves required for such a brutal race run but at first it appeared things were going our boy's way, until he got hooked up in a turn after the 3rd split and went over the bars.
67th today and 59th overall, not where he wanted to be after his first season as a pro rider. Muddy said: the stomach bug struck me hard. I struggled to eat anything today leaving me with no energy. I can't believe the season is over - I'm already thinking about how to prepare for 2018, I know I'll keep striving for the results I know are there for me". Next, Gee was on course. It's been a tough season for him following his hip dislocation at Fort William, realistically he's still not at full fitness and was unlikely to feature highly over the weekend. Having won two World Cups previously here, he was determined to push on and enjoy the return of some of his Val di Sole pace. Gee finished 24th and 43rd in the overall rankings having missed 3 rounds this season. Gee said "it's not the greatest World Cup Series but I'm getting stronger every race and there's still everything to play for the at World Champs".
Race Report: UCI World Cup 2017 Round 6: Mont St Anne, Canada
Rachel and Kade podium with 5th places and Gee and Muddy ride awesome runs in wet conditions for 17th and 40th place. Mont St Anne is a World Cup Classic, it's long, brutal and this year it's more rocky than it has ever been before. Rain in the last few days had left the course pretty slippery but all eyes were to the skies as thunderstorms rolled into Mont St Anne today with 100% likelihood of rain forecast - when would the storm him and who would suffer the consequences? First up as ever were the juniors - and it stayed dry for them! Finn Iles had qualified down in ninth so perhaps unsurprisingly he was in the hot seat with Joe Breeden in 2nd and Nikolas Nesteroff in third when fourth qualifier Kade came on track. What could our rising star bring to today's race? Kade didn't have a confident start, 4 seconds back by the first split but that was to be the least of it, a mistake in the woods saw him with his hands off the bars losing more valuable time and near the bottom he smashed hard into a rock partially detaching a pedal and rendering it useless for the rest of the run. Kade's good friend Kaos Seagrave had qualified in third but was way back in 15th today, Sylvian Cougoureux slotted into 2nd pushing Kade back into 5th and then only first place qualifier Matt Walker was left on track. Trouble in the bottom section (rumours of a puncture) ended Walker's weekend and Kade's 5th stood.
In the women's race 6th qualifier Emilie Siegenthaler roared into the hot seat by 12 seconds just before the top 5 came on course, then the action got pretty wild! Marine Cabirou had trouble and was way off the pace then 4th qualifier Tahnee Seagrave was on track. Tahnee attacked all the way holding nothing back and it paid huge dividends, into the hotseat 12.75 seconds clear of Siegenthaler. Could Rachel match her? Rachel started more steadily than usual and was slightly down by split 1, 2.5 down by split 2 and then disaster struck. She got completely sideways in the rocks and it was nothing short of a miracle that she managed to hold on and stay within the tapes as she veered to the side of the course. 6.1 seconds back by split 3, she had a few more sketchy moments and was 9.5 down on Seagrave by split 4, crossing the line in 3rd place. Tracey Hannah had a good fast run, but a flat right at the end of the course probably stole her 2nd place from her. Myriam Pompon didn't have a great start, losing her pedals out of the start hut but she composed herself and put together a good run - enough for 2nd place. Rachel said: "Congratulations to Tahnee and to Pompon, Tracey and Emilie. It's been a wild weekend. Only physio Fi Lundie's sterling work enabled me to hold on out there today!" In the Men's race, Gee had qualified 31st, still nursing his hip he put together another solid run despite slippery conditions to finish 4.24.77 - just 8 seconds off his dry qualifying run and eventually good enough for 17th place. Muddy had qualified in 13th and was super-excited that at last he felt he was finding his flow, but shortly before his Finals run the storm arrived in earnest and looked likely to put paid to the entire top 20's chances. Muddy was one of the first to ride the storm and the driving rain put paid to his quest for a top ten result. He rode with the confidence of a successful week's riding behind him but he crossed in 4.29.83 (18 seconds back on his qualifying time), enough for 40th. Muddy said: "That was the wildest run of my life! I'm extremely happy with how I approached this weekend. I was calm, relaxed and shredding! Pity Mother Nature had other ideas for me! Crazy that this is my best result of the season though!"
National Championships 2017 Rhyd y Felin
Rachel takes National Championships for the 6th consecutive year and it's podiums for all this weekend with 3rd places for Kade and Luke. The pits felt quiet with Gee resting his shoulder and repping the team at Trek World in Germany, Mille riding Norwegian National Champs and Muddy over in Australia. So it was all down to Luke in Youth, Kade in Juniors and Rachel in the senior women on a glorious afternoon in Rhyd y Felin. Seeding went well despite a track that was "like a bog" at the top. Tight wooded sections, berms, roots and a stump gap that's caused at least five flats kept the challenge level high. First up was Luke in the Youths. 2nd seed Luke said: "The track was pretty tacky, I had a couple of small mistakes but I'll know what to do for Finals". Kade wasn't that stoked on his seeding run saying "it was just alright", but he was still the highest ranked first year junior - just over 3 seconds behind leader Matt Walker and 3rd overall. In women's seeding Rachel went 2.7 seconds clear of Tahnee Seagrave in 3.17.32. By the time the Youth Men came on track for Finals the track was drying out well and feeling good. 3rd seed Jamie Edmondson put in a scorching run bettering the seeding times by almost 5 seconds. Luke couldn't quite match his pace but first seed Morgan Tyrell brought the goods to take the win in 3.09.92. Luke said "the track was in better condition, I just took it too easy, way too average for a National Champs - it's horrible when you cross the line and you just want to go and do it again, pushing harder." The Junior Men's Finals was lit. Kade had seeded 3rd and the team were super excited when he roared into the finish arena 3 seconds faster than the top seen and with the fastest time of the day so far. He went into the hotseat 5 seconds clear of the field in 2.53.58 The excitement was short lived, on the next run Joe Breeden beat him by 0.5 seconds and the run after that Matt Walker stormed into the top spot; 2.51.45, 2 seconds up on Kade. Kade was disappointed, though it was a fantastic showing from the first year Junior. He said: "The run was good apart from one turn, I gapped it off the road, overcooked it and came to a stop." In the women's race Manon Carpenter was in the hotseat when Tahnee bested her by 9 seconds. Her 3.16 was 1.3 seconds faster than Rachel's seeding time. Could Rachel bring enough to take her 6th consecutive National Championships? She did it, finishing 3.11.61 - over 4 seconds clear of the field to take her 6th consecutive National Championships. Rachel said: "That was mint! Everything that a British track should be with great conditions and loads of right turns. Tahnee pushes me so hard, I remember being here (2 years ago) and I won Elites and Tahnee won Juniors and now look! All the young girl riders should be inspired by that!" The Men's race was won by Greg Williamson for the second year running.
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Race Report: UCI World Cup 2017 Round 5: Lenzerheide.
Friday night in Lenzerheide saw some big thunderstorms which left
the track pretty slippery for practice this morning, Kade had a small practice crash
because of it, but it dried out pretty fast and all in all the riders welcomed
the extra moisture which would help the track hold together (a little!) better as
the day progressed – it still got pretty blown out and once again there were
plenty of crashes as the added moisture made the track run “horribly fast!”
Kade was first up for the team. He’d been looking forward to racing and putting right his disappointing quals run but perhaps a little
unnerved by his crash in the top section yesterday and this morning’s spill he
didn’t quite hit the pace required. A crash in the bottom section just a few
corners from the end of the course put paid to this weekend’s hopes – and
knocked him back in the rankings from 3rd to 5th.
Kade said: “The run was chilled but the surface here is super
slippery, especially in the last couple of turns – I didn’t quite go in to them
right and it punished me and put me down! I wasn’t that keen on the track and was pretty frustrated all week. Onward and upwards to MSA”
Next up were the Women. Marine Cabirou was in
the hotseat when the top 5 qualifiers came on track. Tahnee Seagrave went
storming into hot seat in 3.32.62, bettering Cabirou by 1.5 secs but her stay
in the top spot was fleeting as next rider Emilie Siegenthaler blazed ahead of
her by a convincing 3.3 seconds with Tracy Hannah next on track.
Tracy slotted into 2nd, 2.15 back
from Emilie, would Myriam have what it takes? She did! 2.38 seconds clear and
into the hotseat. Only Rachel was left on track but despite her brave show in
quals she was still suffering after that shoulder dislocation – a
brave attempt just 0.5 seconds off the win and into second place!
Rachel said: “ Thanks so much to the whole crew for getting me here ,
that was a team effort for sure, getting
my bike dialed, my body patched and my mind in a good place! What a mental
track, horrible, so fast, its all a blur!”
By the time the Men came on track even the most manicured turns were
full of holes.
Gee had promised the team he’d take it easy and concentrate on
staying on his bike rather than risk further damage to his hip – even so he managed
3.06.25 - enough for a top 30 spot.
Muddy bettered his quals run by over 4 seconds 3.07.61 - enough for 41st but not at all where he wanted to be on this
track.
Muddy said “ It’s a weird feeling to get my best finish of the
season so far and be the most disappointed! I was confident today, I thought
I’d be in for a good race but I bobbled a couple of turns in the first split
and struggled to pull it back – goal was top 30, or 10 secs off the win - 10.57 I got
- massive respect to Geeman – he got it!”
The Brits made a very strong showing with 15th qualifier
Phil Atwill and 13th qualifier Laurie Greenland taking turns in the
hot seat until he was deposed by Danny
Hart, so it was a Brit 1,2,3 until 3rd
place qualifier Greg Minaar was on course. Ahead by 0.07 by split 1 he extended
that lead to 0.7 at split 2 and 1.5 seconds at splits 3 and 4 - fastest by almost 2 seconds with just two
riders left on course. Last week’s victor Troy Brosnan was in the red for the
first 3 splits but not by much, by split 4 he was into the green by 0.09 and
the crowd were wild but he couldn’t quite match Minaar’s sector 10 performance,
crossing into second by 0.16.
Only Aaron Gwin remained on course. He accelerated all the way down the track, in the green all the way leading by 1.5 seconds by split 4 when he had a flat and his race ended in disaster!
Race Results
Junior Men
1 Finn Iles
Specialized Gravity 3.09.743
2 Joe
Breeden Intense Racing UK 3.10.87 +1.134
3 Sylvain
Cougoureux 3.13.80 +4.06
4 Moritz
Ribarich NS-Bikes Factory Racing 3.16.14 +6.39
5 Nicolas Nesteroff Intense Factory Racing
3.16.46 +6.72
15 Kade Edwards Trek Factory Racing DH 3.24.49
+14.75
Women’s
Elite
1 Myriam
Nicole Commencal/Vallnord 3.26.89
2 Rachel
Atherton Trek Factory Racing DH 3.27.40 + 0.51
3 Emilie Siegenthaler
Pivot Factory Racing 3.29.27 +2.38
4 Tracey
Hannah Polygon UR 3.31.42
5 Tahnee
Seagrave Transition Bikes/FMD Factory Racing 3.32.62 +5.73
Men’s Elite
1 Greg MinaarSanta
Cruz Syndicate 2.57.04
2 Troy Brosnan Canyon Factory Racing 2.57.20 +0.16
3 Danny Hart MS Mondraker Team 2.58.87 1.82
4 Laurie Greenland MS Mondraker Team 2.59.98 +2.9
5 Phil Atwill Propain Dirt Zelvy 3.00.83 + 3.7
30 Gee
Atherton Trek Factory Racing DH 3.06.25 +9.21
41 Graeme Mudd Trek Factory Racing DH 3.07.61 +
10.57
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World Cup 2017 Round 3: Leogang, Junior Kade Edwards takes his first World Cup Podium
World Cup 2017 Round 3: Leogang, Junior Kade Edwards takes his first World Cup Podium Huge celebrations for our Junior rider Kade Edwards today who took his first ever World Cup podium but disappointment for Muddy who crashed out twice in his Finals run. And of course with Gee and Rachel both sidelined there was a noticeable gap in the team. Leogang was hot and dusty, and after practice in the morning Kade said that the track was so blown out it was like a different track than the one he had ridden in yesterday’s qualifications. Kade said: “ the track was dusty and red hot, I was sweating in the start gate! Being Kade he cheerfully admitted that there were a few sketchy moments during his Finals run, “but that’s me! The run was amazing” he said. In the women’s race our North Wales neighbour Tahnee Seagrave took her first ever World Cup win. The team have known Tahnee since she was “about 9 years old and sending these massive jumps.” Congratulations!
Then the men were on track. Muddy had qualified 41st and was feeling confident as he headed into Sundays Finals but he made a mistake and then was pushing hard, eager to make up lost time when he clipped his pedal on a root in the second last turn and “hit the deck". He got sent off into the banners and lost a lot of time. Muddy said: “ I think I wanted it too much today, I really felt good, in my head anyway which blocked out all my banged up body parts from Fort William and practice here.” The race got really exciting when Bernard Kerr took the hot-seat after a scorching top section – enough for 5th and his first ever World Cup podium. 6th qualifier Mick Hannah was making up a lot of time on the motorway but a puncture put paid to his thoughts of podium. Loris Vergier had a pretty sketchy run but still went 3 seconds faster than Kerr. With Loic Bruni out, injured Troy Brosnan was next on track, he crossed into second with only Minaar and Gwin left on track. Minaar crossed into second but it was Aaron Gwin’s race for the the third consecutive year! Results Junior Men 1 Finn Iles Specialized Gravity 3.15.47 2 Matt Walker Madison Saracen Factory Team 3.17.86 +2.39 3 Kade Edwards Trek Factory Racing DH 3.20.45 +4.98 4 Kaos Seagrave Transition Bikes/FMD Factory Racing 3.20.65 +5.17 5 Harry Parsons 3.22.81 +7.34
Women’s Elite 1 Tahnee Seagrave Transition Bikes/FMD Factory Racing 3.36.08 2 Tracey Hannah Polygon UR 3.36.77 +0.69 3 Myriam Nicole Commencal/Vallnord 3.38.58 +2.5 4 Manon Carpenter Radon Factory Downhill team 3.39.02 +2.94 5 Emilie Siegenthaler Pivot Factory Racing 3.44.13 +8.05
Men’s Elite 1 Aaron Gwin The YT Mob 3.06.95 2 Loris Vergier Santa Cruz Syndicate 3.08.39 +1.43 3 Greg Minaar Santa Cruz Syndicate 3.09.64 +2.68 4 Troy Brosnan Canyon Factory Racing DH 3.10.24 +3.28 5 Bernard Kerr Pivot Factory Racing 3.11.47 +4.35 75 Graeme Mudd Trek Factory Racing DH 3.35.41 +28.45
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