World Cup Round 3, Fort William – Timed Practice

Those views, both up and down the hill
Those views, both up and down the hill

Today was simply a day of practice. We won’t bore you with the small details, we will give you some of the important facts and leave you with a gallery of todays preceding’s, hopefully leaving you wanting more for tomorrow qualis.

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The track started today in fantastic condition, but due to the moist ground it was quickly chopped up, especially in the wooded sections where pools had gathered, these sections quickly became rutted and changed the track significantly. Many riders got creative trying to find some new lines. The open sections of track that are generally high speed began to form braking bumps and by days end some of the small brake bumps had become pretty sizable bomb holes.

Some of the other news to come out of today is that Mick Hannah had a sizable off, and according to the medic we chatted with has done something to his shoulder’s AC joint, she says he can probably ride tomorrow if he chooses to, but we didn’t have time catch up with Mick, so we are unsure what his decision is. The weather is also not playing the game tomorrow, so qualifying will begin quite early so the wind does not effect the track.

The man of the day, Danny Hart, clocking the fastest time during timed training
The man of the day, Danny Hart, clocking the fastest time during timed training
Sik Mik getting some attention no body wants, the medical type. We are hoping to see mick back on the bike tomorrow and wish him a good recovery
Sik Mik getting some attention no body wants, the medical type. We are hoping to see Mick back on the bike tomorrow and wish him a good recovery

That’s all from us for now, enjoy the small gallery below and we will see you track side tomorrow!

Mayhem Dave, looking solid all day!

Mayhem Dave, looking solid all day!

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Dean Lucas entering some rocks, and looking super comfortable on his new team this year
Dean Lucas entering some rocks, and looking super comfortable on his new team this year
Aaron Gwin, pulling a dead last in timed training. Odd? Kind of, but we saw Aaron wait for team mate Troy and Aaron only completed one run, hence the slow time
Aaron Gwin, pulling a dead last in timed training. Odd? Kind of, but we saw Aaron wait for team mate Troy and Aaron only completed one run, hence the slow time
Connor Fearon, coming out with a 7th after timed training, taking it easy over the bridged upper section of track
Connor Fearon, coming out with a 7th after timed training, taking it easy over the bridged upper section of track
Some more of those views!
Some more of those views!
Never before have we seen a rider have so much fun riding a bike, Josh Bryceland turns on the style over the final hip jump
Never before have we seen a rider have so much fun riding a bike, Josh Bryceland turns on the style over the final hip jump
When the sun is shining waiting for riders isn't terrible
When the sun is shining waiting for riders isn’t terrible

Mr. Hill, looking cool calm and collected here in Ft. William, a track that's been kind to him in the past.

Mr. Hill, looking cool calm and collected here in Ft. William, a track that’s been kind to him in the past.
Sam Blenkinsop, doing some suspension testing, interestingly enough, on the old Lapierre
Sam Blenkinsop, doing some suspension testing, interestingly enough, on the old Lapierre
Tegan Molloy pushes over the slippery wooden feature part way through the woods
Tegan Molloy pushes over the slippery wooden feature part way through the woods
The man of the moment, Greg Minnaar. Bringing up is 100th World Cup race here in Ft. William
The man of the moment, Greg Minnaar. Bringing up is 100th World Cup race here in Ft. William
Stevie Smith is back on the bike, and looking quick, don't let the number plate fool you, Steve means business
Stevie Smith is back on the bike, and looking quick, don’t let the number plate fool you, Steve means business
The all new Lapierre Frame, yay or nay?
The all new Lapierre Frame, yay or nay?
Brent Smith drops into the abyss
Brent Smith drops into the abyss

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Chris Barlin Rolls into the morning fog
Chris Barlin Rolls into the morning fog
The GoPro Truck has got its low on in Ft. William
The GoPro Truck has got its low on in Ft. William

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