Holy smokes, what a year of racing we’ve had so far, and it’s not over yet! With the battle for the UCI World Cup overall still raging, we are currently in the wake of the World Championships in Andorra, which proved, yet again, to be a true test of the world’s fastest racers, as you would expect from the World Championships. For those who didn’t get the chance to watch the events in real-time (Like myself), I scrubbed the World Wide Web and hand-picked these artisanal offerings of farm-to-table pieces for us all to enjoy together. So come and sit at the table to enjoy the fastest mountain bikers in the world slugging it out for the rainbow bands.
Womens Elite DH Winner POV
Vali Höll has been the reigning women’s DH champ for three years in a row. Hands off the crown, please.
Womens Elite DH 1st and 2nd Place side-by-side.
Vali Holl vs Myriam Nicole is in this virtual side-by-side of the two runs.
Men’s Elite DH 2nd Place POV
Benoit Coulanges was almost the fastest on the day, being 0.148 seconds behind compatriot and winner, Loris Vergier [Pov not found. Too fast]
Dakota Norton Tragedy
Heartbreak and upset for the USA rider on one of the last corners of this high speed track. Dak was absolutely pinned until the incident.
Asa Vermette takes the Juniors win for USA
The undeniable performance from Asa was a treat to hear about and even better to watch.
Sleeper Shreddit, what more is there to say?
It’s called bangers, sweaty, look it up.
Alan Hatherly took home gold for South Africa in the Men’s Elite XC.
The Cannondale Factory rider left it all on the trail in his monumental push that somehow stuck! I was winded just watching that effort.
Highlights
Women’s Elite XC Olympic Highlights
Women’s Elite Short-Track Highlights
Men’s Elite XC Olympic Highlights
Men’s Elite Short-Track Highlights
Men’s Elite DH Highlights
Women’s Elite DH Highlights
Now that we’re all up to speed let’s buckle up for Loudenvielle. This is not to be confused with Loudonville, Ohio. We’re talking about the Peyragudes resort in Loudenvielle, the most prominent village in the Louron Valley, cozied up in the French Pyrenees. It is home to the next round of the UCI MTB World Cup in 2024, and it will be hosting a rowdy bunch of Enduro and Downhill athletes. Hopefully, my mind can handle running these recap/roundup meals in the future, that is, if everyone is hungry.