Archive for the ‘Cycling’ Category
In this episode of Inside Specialized Racing, we follow Aaron Gwin and Troy Brosnan at the second round of World Cup Downhill racing in Fort Williams, Scotland. Historically rough, brutal, and wet, the track at Fort Williams is renowned for being a demanding, technical slog where being adaptable with your line choice is vital for a good result. And come race day, it lived up to its reputation. Conditions were miserable, and practice runs were minimal.
Team Chain Reaction Cycles PayPal raced at the second round of the UCI Downhill World Cup in Fort William, Scotland, over the weekend in some of the wildest conditions they’ve ever ridden in.
It’s the World Cup event everyone wants to win. The atmosphere, the fans, the excitement, the hype. Fort William. Something special.
For Madison Saracen’s Manon Carpenter a win in the Scottish Highlands is a long-cherished dream. Last year she was close but a flat tire during her race run ended all hopes. Now she is back, determined to triumph with the rainbow jersey around her shoulders.