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Attempting to be a World Cup Photographer. #1
In this series of blogs I would try to narrate my experiences travelling as cheaper as possible for going to all World Cup races that I can wihtout no support and with the only help of a couple of friends, riders, some bloggers and my savings.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Sam Blenkinsop
Well...let´s start.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Some of my weapons.
First race of the year is "close" of my home, after eight hours by car and some prays we arrive at Lourdes for the first stop of the World Cup season. I went to the Media Room to catch the "Presse" pass and then to take the hundred years old uplift who takes 7 minutes since the bottom to the top.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
This track is rocky, with some smooth parts, not much roots and not too steep, however without any kind of doubt is a World Cup track.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- It hurts.
Who did not believe that Bruni would win his first race? The young frenchman is at just one step of glory.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Bruni had a crash on trainings. Time to think.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Loic Bruni at the first Road Gap, 2nd.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Michael Jones, 3rd.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Markus Pekoll...so close. Get well soon!
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Charly Di Pasquale. This guy rocks, 25th.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Connor Fearon broke his pedal in the final like Loris Vergier during his qualifying run.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Neethling also with a flat tyre.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Danny Hart placed first with a time of 3:05.577. Finally finished 4th.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Not the best start of the season for Gee, 48th.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Massives high fives with Brendan after his crash on finish line, 6th.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- The timing man. A.K.A. God.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Emmeline Ragot takes the victory.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Rachel Atherton, 2nd.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Rémi Thirion with a flat tyre let him no chance, 29th.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Not the best run of Ratboy, 7th.
Now everybody was sloped of Loic Bruni after another flat tyre in this case of Neko Mulally who lets him with no chances. Would be Bruni able to beat the time?
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Loic Bruni greeting Neko Mulally.
Aaron Gwin is back.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- He looks very confident and smooth on trainings.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Qualifying wasn't good to him, he crashed in the top section.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- Gwin smashes the previous time, - 6.886s.
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
- This season will be interesting.
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![Lourdes WC DH race images by Alberto Armada Blanco]()
Cheers!
Well...let´s start.
First race of the year is "close" of my home, after eight hours by car and some prays we arrive at Lourdes for the first stop of the World Cup season. I went to the Media Room to catch the "Presse" pass and then to take the hundred years old uplift who takes 7 minutes since the bottom to the top.
This track is rocky, with some smooth parts, not much roots and not too steep, however without any kind of doubt is a World Cup track.
Who did not believe that Bruni would win his first race? The young frenchman is at just one step of glory.
Now everybody was sloped of Loic Bruni after another flat tyre in this case of Neko Mulally who lets him with no chances. Would be Bruni able to beat the time?
Aaron Gwin is back.
You can see more pictures here.
If you like this post please share.
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2 Comments
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by203mm
(Apr 19, 2015 at 7:14)
Muy bueno el post Alberto!! Buen resumen y mejores imágenes.
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marianom3
FL (Apr 14, 2015 at 12:25)
muy buenas..!!
a seguir!
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