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Downhill247.com has hit the ground here in Val Di Sole and after spending 4 hours walking down the track, we can confirm it is a proper downhilll track! No photos or videos can do the track justice, it’s steep rocky and fast. The downhill is 2.2km long andA�has a vertical elevation change of 560m (thats an averageA�gradient of ~ 30%!).
Continue reading “Val Di Sole 18th August – Practice”
News is coming to hand that Fabien Barel has crashed in Champery breaking 3 ribs. Chances are this means he will be out for the Val Di Sole World Cup and Champery World Championships. If this is the case Fabien has raced his last World Cup in his home country of France finishing in 4th at La Bresse. It was here heA�announced his retirement after the World Championships, this date may have been brought forward by a few weeks. As they say ‘live by the sword, die by the sword’, lets hope this is not the case and the legend gets to retire in style at Champery. All the best Fabien, more news as it comes to hand.
Downhill247.com will be on the ground for possibly the two biggest races of the year, Val Di Sole World Cup and Champery World Championships. Look out for full coverage at both events, with results,A�photos, interviews, behind-the-scenes and a range of downhill news!
La Bresse World CupA�7th August 2011 Results:
Elite Men:
1. Greg MINNAAR (RSA) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.09.61
2. Gee ATHERTON (GBR) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.10.07 + 0.46
3. Aaron GWIN (USA)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�2.12.04 + 2.43
4. Fabien BAREL (FRA)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.13.08 + 3.47
5. Cameron COLE (NZL)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�2.13.59 + 3.98
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17. Mic Hannah (AUS)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.16.00 + 6.39
30. Troy Brosnan (AUS)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.17.59 + 7.98
37. Josh Button (AUS)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�2.18.25 + 8.64
44. Mitch Delfs (AUS)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�2.19.24 + 9.63
76. Shaun Oa��Connor (AUS)A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.29.14 + 19.53
Elite Women:
1. Tracy MOSELEY (GBR ) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.32.83
2. Floriane PUGIN (FRA) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.37.82 + 4.99
3. Sabrina JONNIER (FRA) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.37.83 + 5.00
4. Rachel ATHERTON (GBR) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.46.39 + 13.56
5. Emmeline RAGOT (FRA) A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 2.47.49 + 14.66
Round 5 of the South Australian State Series was another wet race, this time on private property at Mount Torrens. A few changes to the track kept riders on their toes but it was mainly the weather that would slow competitors down. Mount Torrens generally suits riders who are good pedallers, this year was no different, the wet and boggy track meaning those with power would be at an advantage. Continue reading “Mount Torrens Race Report 6th & 7th August 2011”
The team to represent Australia at the 2011 World Championships in Champery, Switzerland, has been released. The team might come as a surprise to some but the selection process is one that is always contentious. Continue reading “2011 World Championships’ Team Released”
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