DH and 4X Results Posted

Top 20 Results – Men:

1 Steve Peat (GBr) Santa Cruz Syndicate 2.22.05
2 Gee Atherton (GBr) Animal Commencal 2.22.07
3 Greg Minnaar (RSA) Santa Cruz Syndicate 2.23.46
4 Mick Hannah (Aus) GT 2.23.71
5 Justin Leov (NZl) Trek World Racing 2.23.93
6 Nick Beer (Swi) Scott 11 2.24.00
7 Brendan Fairclough (GBr) Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz 2.24.06
8 Bryn Atkinson (GBr) 2.25.26
9 Josh Bryceland (GBr) Santa Cruz Syndicate 2.25.39
10 Steve Smith (Can) MS Evil Racing 2.25.40
10 David Vazquez Lopez (Spa) Lapierre Powered By Saab Salomon
12 Chris Kovarik (Aus) Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense 2.25.55
13 Dan Stanbridge (GBr) 2.25.72
14 Filip Polc (Svk) MS Evil Racing 2.25.94
15 Samuel Blenkinsop (NZl) Yeti Fox Shox Factory Race Team 2.25.96
16 Aaron Gwin Holmes (USA) Yeti Fox Shox Factory Race Team 2.26.29
17 Cody Warren (USA) Specialized Team America 2.26.31
18 Matti Lehikoinen (Fin) MS Evil Racing 2.26.37
19 Bernat Guardia Pascual (Esp) Massi 2.26.47
20 Robin Wallner (Swe) 2.26.59

Women:

1 Sabrina Jonnier (Fra) Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain Bicycles 2.41.58
2 Emmeline Ragot (Fra) Suspension Center 2.45.45
3 Tracy Moseley (GBr) Trek World Racing 2.45.47
4 Céline Gros (Fra) Morzine-Avoriaz 74 2.47.77
5 Myriam Nicole (Fra) 2.48.41
6 Mio Suemasa (Jpn) 2.48.60
7 Floriane Pugin (Fra) Iron Horse-Kenda-Playbiker 2.48.84
8 Melissa Buhl (USA) 2.51.20
9 Fionn Griffiths (GBr) Norco World Cup 2.53.35
10 Anais Pajot (Fra) Team Sunn 2.55.05
11 Emilie Siegenthaler (Sui) Scott 11 2.55.47
12 Katy Curd (GBr) 2.57.58
13 Micayla Gatto (Can) 2.57.77
14 Petra Bernhard (Aut) Ancillotti Doganaccia Racing Team 2.57.91
15 Miranda Miller (Can) 2.59.44
16 Diana Marggraff (Ecu) 3.02.45
17 Claire Buchar (Can) Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense 3.02.99
18 Anita Molcik (Aut) 3.04.42
19 Jessica Stone (GBr) 2Stage Factory 3.05.84
20 Fanny Lombard (Fra) 3.08.10

Check qualifying results here. Steve Smith killed it!

Qualifying Video Just Added.

Friday Practice Video 1

 

Friday Practice Video 2

Vallnord DH Course Helmet Cam

Andorra Course Walk – without commentary it’s not so interesting.

The downhill slope will be similar to last year’s, but with certain changes to make it more attractive and allow easier public access. If the Vallnord downhill track is famous for any single feature, it’s for the difficulty of its wooded zone, rendered particularly slippery due to a myriad of roots and rocks. This section has been clearly improved, given that the surrounding woods have been cleaned to optimize visibility for the spectators. Furthermore, the circuit has been widened to encourage the creation of multiple tracks and give the riders a chance to recuperate during their descent. The finish has also been modified. Riders will now leave the woods much higher up before heading for the finish area.

The 4X track is in the same location as in 2008, next to the Carbonera chairlift. A few changes have been made here as well, most noticeably in the start area and on the lower part of the track. The start and the first few metres of the circuit will be ridden on a platform. The end of the circuit is also new, with a right-hand bend, followed by a zone of steps and trunks, at an oblique angle for added difficulty, a left-hand camber and a final step up that will lead the riders into the finish area.

Freecaster.tv will be broadcasting the NISSAN UCI MTB World Cup 4X LIVE on Saturday May 16 at 18:00 CEST and the DHI LIVE on Sunday May 17 at 13:15 CEST. You can ask your questions and interact with our commentating team via the chat on http://freecaster.tv/mtb/1007124

Predictions here….