For the seventh consecutive year, Grenoside Woods played host to Peaty's Steel City Downhill race to support the local trails. The charity event organised by Steve and his team offers riders of all abilities the chance to compete in "the biggest little race" of the year, in a field of over 250.
Steel City Downhill wouldn't be the same without some interfering weather! Holding the race a month later than in 2016 gave spring a chance to emerge, avoiding the snow dusting that greeted riders last year. Despite holding off for longer than predicted, the heavens opened half-way through the first round of race runs. Thankfully the track is not badly affected by rain and racers were able to lay down similar times in both runs.
In his first visit to the race, Phil Atwill held the lead after first race runs. Eddie Masters, who raced previously in 2014, laid down a storming second run, taking the win by just over half a second. Phil held onto second, Craig Evans finished third. In the women's, Tracey Moseley laid down two near-identical times that were too fast for her rivals. Chloe Taylor and Martha Gill placed second and third respectively.
Gaps were sent. Noise was made. Beer was drunk. Check out the action below!
RESULTSFull results are available on Roots and Rain,
here.Leighton Vans Pro-Am Men
1. Eddie Masters
2. Phil Atwill
3. Craig Evans
60 Stick Pro-Am Women
1. Tracey Moseley
2. Chloe Taylor
3. Martha Gill
Shred XS 10-12 Boys
1. Owen Rick
2. Kenzie Nevard
3. Max Ward
18 Bikes 13-14 Boys
1. Jordan Williams
2. David Wilcox
3. Lewis Beardsell
Flare Clothing 15-16 Boys
1. Wesley Fife
2. Ben Jackson
3. Matteo Crompton
Expert Bike Repair 17-18 Boys
1. Kade Edwards
2. Jake Monk
3. Luke Knight
Bike Garage 19-29 Men
1. Ed Thomsett
2. Jack Read
3. Matt Hockenhull
Polaris 30-39 Men
1. Ben Deakin
2. Gareth Jones
3. Tom Harrison
Hope 40-49 Men
1. Jason Dickinson
2. Chris Whitfield
3. Woody Hole
Fasthouse UK 19-29 Women
1. Abigale Lawton
2. Hannah Saville
3. Toni Fryer
Joystick 30-39 Women
1. Anya Tolwinska
2. Catrin Oldfield
3. Jaime Gray
Royal Racing 40+ Women
Beverley Adipura
2. Cath Tilford
3. Julia Ferguson
10-12's, 13-14's, 15-16's, 17-18's and all big categories.
A race truly for everyone who wants to go against Steve.
How cool is that?
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