The annual Red Bull Foxhunt took place at the Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, over the weekend where amateur mountain bikers got the chance to race against one of the world's best, Gee Atherton.
In a role-reversal, the Foxhunt is a unique race in which downhill world champ Gee Atherton, 'the fox', was released just after the 100 'hounds', eliminating each one as he passed down the 5.3km enduro track. Only one rider managed to outrun the wiley Atherton on the mix of singletrack, fireroad and downhill sections, and that was Dublin native Greg Callaghan. Nukeproof sponsored rider Glyn O'Brien finished in third.
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Gee is not going to remember anyone one at this race why should he, so he gave up 10 or 20 second at the beginning thats not important he had to get passed 100+ riders he is in a different league he wont be talking about that guy how beet him
dardoz, I think Gee's totally different line is just him using his experience in enduro to get through the pack however he can. If he was given a "special" trail it'd be interesting to see it.
Have you seen his video on his site? He started off ahead of the group on top of a hill so as they pass by, he dropped down off the hill into the middle of them. I don't know what position he dropped in at though.
Thanks BBC for yet again providing "impartial" news coverage which wouldn't just pander to its conservative viewers. Horrendously onesided, ill informed, badly researched and written news report. Find some real news BBC or don't bother.
These feckin walkers think they own the hill, they even set traps, glass, nails & wire between tree's then have the cheek to go on tv and say we bikers are Satan's minions.
I'm sorry but I can understand their point of view. Mtbing does cause erosion. But as long as it doesn't turn into motorway and stays narrow I don't see the problem
I think it was totally rediculous that redbull made him keep his helmet on all the time and hold a can of redbull. I mean how are you supposed to drink with a helmet on.
what a creative event. looked really fun too. wonder if red bull is considering holding some thing like this in the USA? maybe Gwin would be the chaser.
i see people on here dissing red bull/monster because of an advert........ but if we didn't have the support of these big sponsors we wouldn't have the competitions like rampage ..crankworxs ........pushing the sport....granted that most of the pinkbike users are never going to be like the pros involved in these events but its still amazing to see what is capable on a bike.
It was a fantastic event, I had to work the sunday so Gee and Greg we're lucky I wasnt there for race day. This is the second time the Red Bull Foxhunt has happened, last year there were a heck of a lot more riders in a different venue www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv2p5TT9yFo
Idk if cold, wet and muddy is definition of a good day to me, but the format of this event is cool! Fox and the hound! I can see more average non bikers thinking this was cool! Every video I watch makes me want to leave the office and ride!
Any day is a good day if it involves biking! No matter the weather and especially if Gee Atherton is riding with you. I agree I need to stop watching bike videos at the office because I am going to quit in order to go biking one day!
Your right what was I thinking? I once drove 2 hrs in the pouring rain to ride some sick trails. Got there and they told me it was too dangerous to ride and turned me away...I was soo pumped to ride in the rain, mud what have you! It's gonna be warm this weekend, can't wait!
This reminds me of how the Hare and Hound Races started in the Deserts of California, it evolved and now there is no Hare for the hounds to catch, now it is a dead engine start dirt bike race for 80 miles where the first 2-3 miles is wide open enough for 50 bikes wide or more and funnels down to a "single track" trail.
I would love to do that style race on a mountain bike, exept on dirt bikes in the desert there is the advantage of being quick off the line means you aren't stuck in the fog of dust that barely lets you see in front of your tire!
Was an awesome weekend, It was great just making up the numbers, drifting in the mud and feeling like my lungs were going to explode on the uphill sections, such a great atmosphere all weekend, only problem with taking part is I missed getting to watch the elites fight it out.
Will definitely be doing it again next year were ever it may be, along with the irish gravity enduro series so i'll have some sort of fitness for the fox hunt!
Lol, there are people out there who can dominate any world champ in any sport who do not do it professionally. If I can remember correctly it was an "amateur" who won the Trans Provence wasn't it? Correct me if I am wrong.
