The word in the pits from Val Di Sole, is that Sam has boarded a plane and is on his way to Europe for the World Championships. Lets hope he can perform on a track suited to his style in a few weeks. Look out for more updates on downhill247.com.
Val Di Sole 19th August – Qualifying
Qualifying for Val Di Sole was always going to be tight, with over 210 riders for the downhill alone. Overall it was a reasonably good day for the Aussies though:
1. Aaron Gwin (USA) 3.13.23
2. Steve Smith (CAN) 3.14.43 + 1.21
3. Danny Hart (GBR) 3.15.23 + 2.01
4. Troy Brosnan (AUS) 3.17.13 + 3.90
5. Gee Atherton (GBR) 3.19.46 + 6.72
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“I want to win one of these things…” Troy Brosnan
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Val Di Sole 18th August – Practice
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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%!).
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Barel injured!
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.
Euro road trip!
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 Cup Round 6 Results
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