Alpine Bikes Downhill Winter Series Round 3

[HIMUPNORTH]

I forgot one of pocketwizards so had an awful time with either on-camera flash or none at all. Managed to get the ST-E2 out for the woods but it was useless in other situations.

Anyway here is a quick run -through:

#1 This was adrop-in about a third of the way down the course but became the start once the weather knocked the top of the course out.

#2

#3 A steep end to the first section with almost everyone's suspension bottoming out in it. Hard to really capture in a single image

#4 In the woods.

#5 My lad Greg. He tried to cut too much off this corner, caught a branch and went over the bars. All OK but pride hurt when you fall on "dad's" corner.

#6 Steve Peat rubs it in by showing us how it should be done!

#7 Race Run! Greg finishes 9th which he wasn't best pleased about but him and machine are fine so he has rest of Easter hols to damage himself.

#8 The big hitters. Starting with Rachel Atherton.

#9 Steve Peat. Funny thing was he fell here costing him the win. Greg managed it fine!

#10 And the winner is......... Gee Atherton. He was flying and it was great to see riders of this class.

 

[foodpoison]

Your lad finished 9th in a race with Steve Peat and Gee Atherton?

Thats really special! You should be very proud of him!

#4 and #5 for me, both sharp and capture the tension and excitement of the race.

 

[HIMUPNORTH]

Oops! 9th in Youth fp. Peatey & Gee are in Elites. Thanks.

 

[foodpoison]

Haha!
Well, thats still really good.
Did you speak to Steve Peat at all?
He is an absolute a-hole.

When your lad becomes rich and famous and as extremely talented as Steve Peat, then make sure he keeps his manners!

 

[tommo]

They are good photo's, and a great finish for your son!

I went to the Worlds at Fort Bill last year, these guys are mental fast! I got Gee an absolute corker - he was walking by a huge crowd with his medal, and I shouted "Oh Gee.." he turned round and looked a right wally

 

[Jas]

#'s 4 onwards for me as it makes a big difference head / side on to the rider. Fantastic exposure on #4.

 

[onefivenine]

Looks like you were close to the action in the last couple!
Great captures!