Race Report: Peaty's Steel City Downhill Episode IX
A few days ago in a field far, far away...
First up, sign on and goodie bag collection
The first one to make it to the start ramp.
Followed shortly after by a young Turtle.
Mark Neal dropping in the start ramp.
Chloe Taylor getting the practice laps in early.
In case you miss the sign Rob Jolley is also on hand to demonstrate there is a split ahead.
Mr. Steel City Media practising being the other side of the tape.
Showing young Padawans the way to go.
Harrison Clarke reminding us what it's all about.
Hopefully it's not about eating dirt for everyone else.
Woodhead Mountain rescue were on hand to take care of anyone taking a tumble and what a fantastic job they did.
Local lad Jack Bower showing how it should be done.
Forge Coffee Roasters were none stop 'grinding' out the coffees.
Maybe a caffeine fix powering an overtake?
Pasca Nicholson amongst the mid-track greenery.
Expert Bike Repair keeping their eye on you.
Just about getting away with it.
Not quite getting away with it.
Steel City Downhill goodies on tap.
The sun was in and out all day.
Young Tom opening the course keeping his distance from Darth Peat.
Dropping into the finish line for one of two runs.
Matt Smith managed to pick himself up after his tumble in practise.
Luke Knight stepped up to the Elite category and made light work of mixing it amongst the usual names in the field.
Tom Walker trying to lay one down in his first run.
Laying it down a bit too much from Katy Woolley.
K-Rad had the tunes to pick people up again though.
George Hemingway wouldn't need a second run to secure a win in the Bike Garage 10-12 boys category.
Brother Harry put on a show to get on the podium too.
A Wicked blur amongst the crowds.
Ratboy gunning it before entering the bomb hole with Loosedog recording the action.
A 'cracking' day out was had by Tristan Nunn
Marc Beaumont keeping it low.
Kieran Kenny firing over the gap jump driven by the local support.
Joe Bowman taking a Gamble with the light.
Quite the setting for a finish line.
Darth Peat trying to keep control of the Galaxy.
Eyes were on Will Keogh after his recent form.
Billy Matthews - Great to see so many locals still mixing it up at the top.
Sam Reynolds was the only rider to bring out a skin suit...
Will Keogh made it three for three this year after taking the top spot at Howard Street Dual, BUCS Downhill and now Hope 19-29 men at Peaty's Steel City Downhill.
Sheffield Lass Chloe Taylor was fastest down the hill but not fastest to break into a bottle of bubbly.
Marc Beaumont took the crown from Darth Vader to take the Leighton Vans Elite Men category with Like Knight a solid third.
Results:
Leighton Vans Elite Men
1st Marc BEAUMONT: 1:08.510
2nd Steve PEAT: +1.268
3rd Luke KNIGHT: +1.287
60 Sticks Elite Women
1st Chloe Taylor: 1:16.730
2nd Tracey Moseley: +1.683
3rd Becci Skelton: +6.076
Hope 19-29 Men
1st Will Keogh: 1:11.026
2nd Kieran Kenney: +0.653
3rd Luke Wall: +1.105
Full results here.
Marc 'Slugger' Beaumont and his winning Evil.
Chloe Taylor and her winning Cailbre Sentry.
It goes without saying that this event relies on the people that volunteer their time and help to run the biggest little race that has now been going on for 9 years. Big thanks to the main men Steve Peat, Henry Norman, Nick Hamilton, Steve Hardcastle and Si Bowns. That's not just it though my keyboard would wear out if I was to mention every single helper. Everyone raise a beer and say thanks to those that make it happen.
We're also fortunate to have a some amazing sponsors to thank, Leighton Vans, Santa Cruz, 60 Sticks, Hope Tech, Hook it Products, Eighteen Bikes, Monster Energy, Bike Garage, Peaty's Products, Expert Bike Repair, Renthal, Cotic, 7 Protection, Polaris, Trek Sheffield, Five Ten and Royal Racing. Also without the partnership and co-operation of the Wildlife Trust, the race would not be possible either!
Dark skies and hail showers closed out the day.
The Dark Side has fallen.
Maybe next year the Empire will strike back?
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22 Comments
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nunny666
(May 6, 2019 at 2:14)
My capra was 2015 had plenty of abuse and had my moneys worth , it was my fault fir getting the corner wrong before taking off on the soft stuff to the left of the gap jump , it was an impact that could of ended any bike frames life
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jaame
(May 7, 2019 at 5:00)
They've changed factories anyway! I'm still going to buy one. Alloy though.
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Shiny-side-up
(May 6, 2019 at 1:50)
Ben Deakins video of this is worth a watch.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=adDo4MLJUbk&t=3s
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Brasher
FL (May 6, 2019 at 2:45)
Worth it to see Sam Reynolds riding in his undies
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Milko3D
(May 6, 2019 at 9:55)
@Shiny-side-up holy shit, that jump took some casualties! o.O
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Davec85
FL (May 6, 2019 at 5:50)
The crash that ruined that front wheel was absolutely mental, check it out on Ben Deakins video
- 4 0
icedpirate
(May 6, 2019 at 2:03)
Oh look it's me ???? stormtrooper that is fell off twice.
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Knackered-biker
(May 6, 2019 at 13:09)
Top day with a massive turnout again and a mix of brilliance and pandemonium on view at the big gap. And seeing peaty race in his darth vader outfit just rounded it off nicely ????
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bok-CZ
FL (May 6, 2019 at 2:02)
I see broken Capras bit more often than expected, maybe it's just because of the number sold..
- 3 4
Rucker10
(May 6, 2019 at 5:35)
No you don’t.
- 2 2
bok-CZ
FL (May 6, 2019 at 5:47)
@Rucker10: well, not so many as broken Banshees, that´s for sure
- 1 4
Rucker10
(May 6, 2019 at 7:49)
@bok-CZ: Lying to drive your narrative? You almost sound American.
- 4 0
bok-CZ
FL (May 6, 2019 at 9:52)
@Rucker10: may sound like an American, but Iam not scared of nipples
- 2 0
big-G-84
(May 6, 2019 at 14:37)
Is that the 1st time peaty has been beaten at this race?
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Electric-Worry
(May 10, 2019 at 4:25)
Nah, I think Ed Masters won it a couple of years ago (although Peaty was coming back from injury/illness at the time I think).
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nunny666
(May 6, 2019 at 2:14)
Not the frames fault just my fault
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bobmck
(May 6, 2019 at 22:18)
Chloe Talyor’s Calibre....my eyes or 27.5F / 29R?
- 1 0
Mcwhirly
(May 9, 2019 at 14:41)
Come on pinkbike there was more than one rad woman in that race!
- 1 0
bashhard
(May 6, 2019 at 2:52)
Yes Slugger!
- 1 3
gadgetman
(May 6, 2019 at 2:00)
Watch my video of the race including course preview! youtu.be/Kd3V6k1tzz8
- 1 2
gadgetman
(May 6, 2019 at 2:01)
youtu.be/Kd3V6k1tzz8
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triggstar
(May 6, 2019 at 3:16)
Great day out ????????
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