HSBC UK National Downhill Series Rd1 Presented by GT Bicycles - Video

Apr 5, 2017 at 11:36
by Taylor Smith  
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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 Results
Schwalbe 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 trails

Cover Photo by Yasmeen Green
Film and Words by Taylor Smith


MENTIONS: @GTBicycles



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30 Comments
  • 55 0
 Spank junior men?? no thanks
  • 34 0
 You're not religious then :-)
  • 31 7
 Gee must have been riding with Rach a lot more to get a result like that. Good work Rach ahh... I mean Gee...
  • 9 1
 is it 2016 again?
  • 10 3
 The gap between 1st and 3rd in Elite women is shocking. This sport needs to attract far more women who can actually compete with each other. Not just a forgone conclusion all the time.
  • 3 0
 The good news is that the Rachel Atherton junior women were only a few seconds apart. You'll have your close competition in a few years.
  • 3 0
 Check the gap in open women @DH7Abbie is gonna smoke it this year
  • 5 0
 Tahnee crashed out and was only 0.2 seconds behind, anyway I think with Nicole back and Hannah and Seagrave all on form that its gonna be alot closer this year in the worlds, as for Manon, that gap is way too big, not sure if she washed out or what, and also SPONSORS need to get on their game too and get some women sponsored and supported
  • 1 0
 @makdthed: i was watching practice. rachel was just taking harder lines with bigger impacts.
  • 6 5
 Why does this sport need to attract more women? I'm tired of hearing this sexist statement.

Women are not attracted to this sport. It's a simple as that.
  • 2 0
 @jaame: it is not a sexist statement. To talk about sex/gender, as is happening here, is not sexist. Sexism is characterized by prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination on the basis of sex.
  • 6 0
 @jaame: Get a grip Jamie. My comment is not sexist at all. I am just disappointed that the women's category is so slim with such a lack of tight and close competition. I'm sure Rachel Atherton would love to have a big field of closely matched competitors and come out on top to become the best of the best. Competition is good for everyone, male and female!!
  • 1 0
 @jaame: sorry autocorrect Jaame
  • 4 1
 Advertising in the mountainbike scene is spinning out of control. While Youtube will no longer show ads in offensive videos we start promoting child abuse.

What's next? Be A Hero Spank Junior Men downhill series Shot with GoPro round 1?
  • 5 0
 Nant G must be a rapper right? Big Grin
Sick coverage of the BDS as always, keep it up!
  • 1 0
 Get in Joe Breeden! Joe will give Matt Will a run for his money this year I reckon...
  • 2 0
 Great to see Action Bronson at 0.33. That cat is a force of nature.
  • 2 1
 so happy I don't live in the UK Smile
  • 1 0
 What's that song title? Rockin
  • 1 1
 like to see more of the race runs.
  • 2 1
 @Beicpinc:

that's better! In fact that's a proper race video!! cheers!
  • 1 1
 @ovadebarz: Agreed this is rubbish
  • 1 1
 If you want to win get an energy drink sponsor
  • 2 0
 More like if you are a winner then they will cash in on you
  • 1 0
 @makdthed: is there much cash from the likes of redbull for british athletes?
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