Steve Peat Sets New Record in Andorra

May 18, 2009 at 0:05
May 18, 2009
by Luc 'Acadian' Albert
 
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News Source: Eric Schutt
Steve Peat claims his second consecutive World Cup Downhill victory this past weekend at the Vallnord bike park in Andorra. This win marks Peat’s 17th career win, and bests the long standing record held by Nicolas Vouilloz.

It was Peat’s day in the fast and dry conditions. Second place Gee Atherson was just a tick off Steve’s pace (.02 seconds), but the win and the champagne would be for the Santa Cruz Syndicate pro.


Fellow Santa Cruz Syndicate racer, Greg Minnaar also posted a solid podium effort with his third place win.

Congratulations go out to Mick Hannah who after taking a year off, is finding the fast way down the hill. He found his way onto the podium even though his week leading up to the finals were less than ideal. He was sick, and also suffered a big crash in the qualifying rounds.



The women’s Four Cross finals were determined by a pileup in the second turn. Kintner and Horakova collided, which then allowed Anneke Beerten to get around for the second place position. This podium spot allows Beerten to retain her number one ranking overall.

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19 Comments

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flag NAT0007 (May 18, 2009 at 22:51)
 "The women’s Four Cross finals were determined by a pileup in the second turn. Kintner and Horakova collided, which then allowed Anneke Beerten to get around for the second place position. This podium spot allows Beerten to retain her number one ranking overall."
No mention of Fionn Griffiths who WON the race?
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flag cruzboy (May 18, 2009 at 9:58)
 congrats peaty. he rules!
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flag raimundo (May 18, 2009 at 12:31)
 He does fucking rule!
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flag fullbug (May 18, 2009 at 14:19)
 in his mid 30s at 50kph/avgs against 20somethings = A F*N BADASS
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flag alexdh1992 (May 18, 2009 at 12:24)
 Come on Peaty keep it up and go for the WIN. Peaty rules and i am sure most people would agree!!!!
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flag fluffles (May 19, 2009 at 9:41)
 ...huh, 17 is actually my favorite number. coincidence? Wink i doubt it
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flag kozafr (May 18, 2009 at 16:21)
 i watched that race peaty was so fast it was crazy i cant believe he done it well done peaty
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flag Freakhead (May 18, 2009 at 13:59)
 And once again the Sheffield's finest kicks ass :o) Go Peaty,Go!!
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flag cruzboy (May 18, 2009 at 10:04)
 Peaty for the cup and championship
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flag tommyp (May 18, 2009 at 10:00)
 he does rule
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flag RinkyDinkyStinky (May 18, 2009 at 20:57)
 Who makes those gloves the dude in the last pic is wearing?? The boner hands ones?
  • + 1
flag Boyakasha (May 18, 2009 at 22:26)
 I believe it's NorthWave
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flag Hombre3000 (May 18, 2009 at 19:59)
 I was going for Gee, but that was an excellent race!
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flag mrtom22 (May 18, 2009 at 12:51)
 YEAH PEATY!!!!
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flag billy860 (May 18, 2009 at 13:14)
 Peaty's a legend. Go Peaty Go, see you at Wharncliffe. Cheers!
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flag mad-hartman (May 18, 2009 at 12:28)
 peaty is best he rules
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flag earthed (May 18, 2009 at 20:27)
 congrats steve 17 world cup wins! nicely done
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flag Stoss (May 20, 2009 at 8:37)
 GO PEATY
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flag kamikazerider (May 18, 2009 at 13:52)
 YEAH PEATY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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