Evans Cycle's Urban Dual

Oct 29, 2012 at 20:07

Oct 29, 2012

by Charles Robertson

100 riders entered, that had to be whittled down to 16 through qualifying.

during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

A pro dual gate on the sixth floor opened up into a 50 meter straight, followed by a tight right onto a down ramp.

First run down Flat out geting as low as possible during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Duncan Ferris on his first run down, flat out and getting as low as possible.

The sign says it all really.

Fox had a huge pressence during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Fox had a huge part in making this event happen, big brand presence as well as handing out lots of freebies. Here Alex Metcalf (third place) sends a set of stairs.

Hopefully this sums up the essence of how lonely qualifying is, one man vs the clock. Level five (The drag floor)

Dirt Norco s Stanny showed up and looked comfortable unfortunately he wasn t quick enough to qualify during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Dirt/Norco's Stanny showed up and looked comfortable, unfortunately he wasn't quick enough to qualify which was the case for a lot of big named riders.

Big crowds came off the streets to spectate during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Big crowds came off the streets to spectate and heckle.

If you where over 6 foot staying upright wasn t your only worry LowRoof during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

If you were over six foot tall, staying upright wasn't your only worry.

Not quite quick enough 2nd in qualifying during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Current British 4X Champion Scott Beaumont not quite quick enough, second place in qualifying.

Down for maintenence during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Down for maintenance. A ten-minute break ensued after qualifying to allow the riders to catch their breath.

No uplift, just a hike up 12 flights of stairs.

Rob from Fox getting an image for the corperate tweet during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Rob from Fox getting an image for the corporate tweet.

The story of the night, run after run pinch flats. 45psi and upwards was where it was at.

Considdering how ghetto the event location was there was some top flight media folks during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Considering how ghetto the event location was there was some top flight media folks in attendance.

Head to head action, DH Vs hardtail

Poor show for the downhill boys not 1 in the top 5 during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Harry Heath made it through to the round of 16, but unfortunately it was a poor show for the downhill boys, not one in the top five.

Getting the snap out of the dual gate during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Scott Beaumont getting the snap out of the dual gate. Placed against Lewis Lacey in the quarter's saw Scott off.

Powering through the round of 16 during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Lewis Lacey powering through the round of 16.

Metcalf crossing the line first in the small final putting him into third position during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 28October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Alex Metcalf crossing the line first in the B final to finish third overall and taking home $500

Lewis Lacey on his way to take the win and the big old cheque for $1000. By this point he had left Nathan Parsons far behind.

Mens podium l r Alex Metcalf Lewis Lacey and Nate Parsons during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 29October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Winner, winner, chicken dinner as Lewis Lacey takes home $1000 during Evans Cycle's Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park, Cardiff. Men's Podium (L-R) Alex Metcalf (third), Lewis Lacey (first) and Nate Parsons (second)

Alex Metcalf - third - $500

Nathan Parsons - second - $750

Lewis Lacey - first - $1000

Shooting a portrait with luis lacey whilst a hobo takes a piss Ghetto during Evans Cycles Urban Dual at NCP Multstory Car Park Cardiff Wales United Kingdom. 29October 2012 Photo Charles Robertson

Shooting a portrait with Lewis Lacey whilst a hobo takes a piss - Ghetto

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53 Comments

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robc10 (Oct 29, 2012 at 22:16)

This event was held in Uk, why is the prize money listed in $ ?

spongebomb (Oct 30, 2012 at 3:06)

Pretty sure because $1000,- sounds better than £623.39

TheGoose (Oct 30, 2012 at 3:09)

I doubt that at an event in the UK the prize money would be exactly £623.39 just so they can say $1000 haha

Fix-the-Spade (Oct 30, 2012 at 3:10)

Because laziness, they haven't even listed it right in dollars either. First prize was £1000, aka $1600. Or possibly the wrong settings on the keyboard...

spongebomb (Oct 30, 2012 at 3:48)

@TheGoose: my comments are always ment dead-seriously and never have a slight form of sarcasm Smile

I-am-John (Oct 30, 2012 at 7:03)

look at the pics. first prize was 1000 pounds

brule Mod Plus (Oct 30, 2012 at 9:12)

Yep pounds, but that symbol is not recognized in a caption, so we had to use a $ sign.

jackclark89 (Oct 30, 2012 at 11:19)

Mystery solved

Marlfox87 (Oct 30, 2012 at 15:00)

"Yep pounds, but that symbol is not recognized in a caption, so we had to use a $ sign."

5 seconds with google

press alt-0163

£...

spongebomb (Oct 30, 2012 at 15:05)

Or just a simple copy-paste like I did Razz

danhillracer (Oct 30, 2012 at 15:15)

what bike does the guy that got third have????

Lester22291 (Oct 31, 2012 at 1:36)

a couple turns and a 7-stair? my daily ride to class is more exciting than this course

laurenscurteis (Oct 31, 2012 at 4:18)

@downhillracer its a soon to be released bike by this company maximbikes.com www.facebook.com/pages/Maxim-Bikes/297609136994352?fref=ts

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Pedro-4hun (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:22)

Hashtags in PB articles #Deplorable

+ 29

TJquinn (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:35)

i.imgur.com/RKaot.png

nosnibor (Oct 30, 2012 at 12:46)

screenshot of last video is me! haha

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LTmtb (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:25)

That actually looks super fun! I would probably destroy my shoulder on one of those concrete pillars though . . .

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skierdud89 (Oct 29, 2012 at 21:01)

Looks like a blast! But from a racing standpoint whoever gets the snap has the win which I never like...

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titusti (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:09)

lol the guy with the folding bike in the first picture...

shredgnar1 (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:17)

hahahah, yeah that was awesome!!

mynameiskoko (Oct 29, 2012 at 23:07)

And next to the folding bike is a cargo bike. Hope he wasn't racing.

l0key (Oct 30, 2012 at 4:32)

Cargo bike was first one down, couldn't fit on the start gate though Smile

Was an enjoyable way to spend a sunday evening, i'd be surprised if they didn't do a few more, a fair few spills in the last 16 made it a good watch.

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amrskipro (Oct 30, 2012 at 11:55)

Here's a £ symbol so you can edit the article accurately. Quite a bit of difference in value between £1000 and $1000.
Good article though - great idea for a local race as there are multi level car parks everywhere!! Well done Fox for supporting grass roots competitions.

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ferg1 (Oct 30, 2012 at 1:22)

reminds me of the game downhill domination lol

chris345 (Oct 30, 2012 at 15:55)

lol thought of that too!

ferg1 (Oct 31, 2012 at 15:44)

i still play the game lol

chris345 (Oct 31, 2012 at 16:50)

i havnt in a wile.

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icklerachy (Oct 31, 2012 at 10:16)

Shame to see the women were not aknowledged.despite waiting around in the cold just to race and not for prize money.was a great event although very late finish.

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Worm-Burner (Oct 29, 2012 at 23:06)

Now for a XC race in a carpark...upupupupupupupupupupup....

cuban-b (Oct 30, 2012 at 5:27)

that would be so fun to watch

crividh (Oct 30, 2012 at 6:11)

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MexicoMTBcom (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:51)

That's a whole load of $ dollar signs you've got there... Surely you mean pounds (GBP)?

boo86 (Oct 30, 2012 at 2:14)

£ !

brule Mod Plus (Oct 30, 2012 at 9:12)

Yep pounds, but that symbol is not recognized in a caption, so we had to use a $ sign.

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prenderville (Oct 31, 2012 at 9:05)

look at laceys racing picture , look what bike hes up against , it looks like a womens town cruiser

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kranked350z (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:23)

Must be fun riding in that place

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chris345 (Oct 30, 2012 at 15:55)

i think they could of picked a better location in my books!

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Phimer (Oct 29, 2012 at 20:50)

Way to get in there Sam. Well done!

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enrico650 (Oct 30, 2012 at 7:53)

Awesome ! No 29er crap, 26 Rules !

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socalshreder (Oct 29, 2012 at 21:21)

how did that 4x bike with the 2.0 size tires make it through those staris?

boo86 (Oct 30, 2012 at 2:03)

because inner tubes rule

l0key (Oct 30, 2012 at 6:40)

there has to be photo's of the ladies spesh commuter with skinnies that made it into the last 16 somewhere.

JCPhoto (Oct 30, 2012 at 8:09)

Heres one of mine www.pinkbike.com/photo/8844740 Rob Williams was the rider. Spoke to him and he said his hardtail was broken so he just borrowed his mum's bike!! What a legend!

jackclark89 (Oct 30, 2012 at 11:18)

Starting at the bottom, from above the videos, he's in the 8th pic up.

jackclark89 (Oct 30, 2012 at 11:19)

Or just here

www.pinkbike.com/photo/8842048

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Williss (Oct 29, 2012 at 22:44)

I would totally shred that on a bmx! Why didn't anyone else?

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Turl19miligrum (Oct 29, 2012 at 23:17)

sweet

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yozer13 (Oct 30, 2012 at 9:33)

wish i knew about this!

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robfd3s (Oct 30, 2012 at 9:41)

sorry, looks totally lame

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