A perhaps slightly more tentative start to the World Cup weekend than usual, culminated in some excellent high-speed action in the woods by end of the timed training session. Marcello Gutierrez always goes hard from the off and today set the pace with a 4:20.1 just ahead of Brosnan, Bruni, Blenki and Smith, respectively. As ever timed training (TT) doesn't tell a story with much of a take-home message, especially with main contenders like Hart, Atherton, Gwin and not least Minnaar, all taking a back seat. Rachel Atherton 'won' the women's TT by some 14 seconds, ahead of Ragot, Carpenter and Seagrave although her authority on this course is still far from a done deal; Rachel herself being first to admit to the tough physical struggles of racing this course. Tomorrow's the day a true wise man makes his call, so for now sit back, relax and enjoy some the finer moments of huck and roost from the steeps of Quebec.
Dave Trumpore • Age: 35 • Years Shooting: 4
Dave spent the bulk of the past 17 years racing professionally before realizing that despite qualifying for the random World Cup final here and there, the next generation was just way too fast and way more talented. Upon hanging up his racing boots in 2010, it would be a few years until Dave picked up a camera and started shooting the odd race here and there as a way to stay in touch with all the friends he had made over the years, and the rest as they say is history. In just a few years time his photos have graced the pages of just about every MTB magazine and major media outlet, while his commercial client list includes a who's who of the cycling industry, and he is lucky enough to shoot regularly with some of the best riders on the planet. Currently at Pinkbike, Dave shoots the Downhill WC and the Enduro World Series as well as contributing to the occasional editorial story. Matthew Delorme • Age: 40 • Years Shooting: 8
Matthew DeLorme is just one of Pinkbike’s motley crew of World Cup Photographers. He currently lives out of a Ogio bag, and calls the road his home. Delorme works for Trek Bicycle, covering their MTB racing programs. He can usually be found laying in the dirt trackside, cracking jokes and saying things that make little to no sense. He enjoys capturing accessory moments and the journey every bit as much as catching the action shot. Nathan Hughes • Age: 28 • Years Shooting: 2
Nathan Hughes was snared as mainstay Pinbike media crew for the 2013 World Cup season and has been trapped behind the lens and the keyboard ever since. In between the biggest bike events of the year Nathan can be found on client shoots, making far-off travel stories and trying to catch a moment to spin the pedals himself. A great appreciation of the wilderness, the fear of a normal life and the quest for the perfect picture will have him hooked and looking to raise the bar for years to come.
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