Nant G was the venue that kicked off the 2017 season of the British Downhill Series, the weekend started under shelter with heavy rain causing the track to become more like a waterfall. A few riders practised on Friday to get to know the track a bit more, but for everyone else, like every other race weekend, they slowly arose on made their way up the hill for the first runs of the day. Saturday was no better weather wise, the gazebos were up, the black waterproofs were on and the cameras were slowly dying.
Sunday the heavens broke and we were inundated with sunlight throughout the day, which we weren't expecting after the days of rain we have had previously. Racing was tight and everyone had a good time. No major injuries which is a bonus. Take a look at the Junior times and how close they are to those elites. The future is defiantly bright for Great Britain, roll on Lourdes in a few weeks and we will wee who's training has paid off.
Final ResultsSchwalbe Tyres Elite Men
Danny Hart 2:05.922
Gee Atherton 2:07.625
Matt Simmonds 2:09.219
Schwalbe Tyres Elite Women
Rachel Atherton 2:28.222
Manon Carpenter 2:38.403
Veronique Sandler 2:53.516
Dex Shell Open Women
Abbie Sloan 3:08.074
Ellie Dewdney 3:30.109
Lindsey Handley 3:57.934
Kenny Racing Grand Veteran Men
Pete Little 2:42.883
Richard Binns 2:57.781
Paul Le Maitre 3:01.160
X-Fushion Veteran Men
Andrew Titley 2:27.367
Stuart Hughes 2:31.527
Mark Weightman 2:40.063
Spank Junior Men
Joe Breeden 2:10.590
Mathew Walker 2:12.259
Kaos Seagrave 2:15.199
Rachel Atherton Junior Women
Megan James 2:49.418
Mille Johnset 2:55.285
Rosy Monaghan 3:03.390
Funn MTB Youth Men
Jamie Edmondson 2:23.824
Morgan Tyrell 2:26.813
Luke Mumford 2:27.984
Dainese Master Men
Richard Batey 2:32.136
Jason Shill 2:33.957
Mark Neal 2:34.125
Shimano Senior Men
Kyle Farrow 2:25.504
Jamie Brown 2:28.199
Sam Faux 2:33.144
The next round will be on the 12th & 13th of May in Fort William. So head on up, do some racing or just come and watch.
Nant Gwrtheyrn mountain biking trailsCover Photo by
Yasmeen GreenFilm and Words by
Taylor Smith
MENTIONS:
@GTBicycles
Women are not attracted to this sport. It's a simple as that.
What's next? Be A Hero Spank Junior Men downhill series Shot with GoPro round 1?
Sick coverage of the BDS as always, keep it up!
that's better! In fact that's a proper race video!! cheers!