Evans Cycle's Urban Dual

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

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

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 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 which was the case for a lot of big named riders.

Big crowds came off the streets to spectate and heckle.

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

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

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 corporate tweet.

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

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

Head to head action, DH Vs hardtail

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.

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

Lewis Lacey powering through the round of 16.

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.

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 Lewis Lacey whilst a hobo takes a piss - Ghetto