2009 UCI World Championships of Mountain Biking

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The 2009 UCI World Championships of Mountain Biking are complete with Steve Peat and Emmeline Ragot taking the downhill victories. Photos, Videos and audio from Canberra, Australia bring you the action and behind-the-scenes coverage from this incredible event.

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Downhill Results, Men - HECK YES PEATY!!! SO STOKED!!!
Downhill Results, Women - Well done, Emmeline
Downhill Results, Junior Men
4x Results, Men - YEAH GRAVES!!!
4x Results, Women - Caroline Buchanan takes it!
Timed DH Practice Results, Men - Mick (2:29.68), Sam, Greg Top 3 - Get your OTB bet ready!
Timed DH Practice Results, Jr Men - Shaun O'Connor 1st
Timed DH Practice Results, Women - Tracey, Claire Buchar, Fionn Top 3

	*September 7, 2009* 2009 UCI World Championship Finals - By Sven Martin, Damian Breach and Gary Perkin One of the most incredible days in mountain bike history is summed up with 23 photos and audio. AMAZING! This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 6, 2009* Steve Peat, World Champion Interview - Interview by Sven Martin, Photos by Sven, Damian Breach and Gary Perkin The win everyone wanted. Listen to a very candid and emotional interview with Steve Peat, moments after his victory This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 5, 2009* Santa Cruz Syndicate World Champ Bikes - By Gary Perkin The Santa Cruz Syndicate gives you the personal look at their spiffed-out World Championship V10 bikes. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 5, 2009* The Last Day of DH Practice... - Photos by Sven Martin, Damian Breach and Gary Perkin That's it, they're done. No more real practice and only a race run to go. The atmosphere is rising in Canberra.
	*September 4, 2009* Trek Q-Project Session 88 Bikes - Photo/audio by Gary Perkin Advantage is everything at the World Champs. Trek reveals some aerodynamic pieces developed out of the Q-Project today on their team Session 88's today. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 4, 2009* Fabien Barel's Mega-Tweaked Mondraker - Photo/audio by Sven Martin Fabien Barel may be one of the most complete racers when it comes to total preparation. Check out his super-tweaked Mondraker for proof. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 4, 2009* 23 Photos/Audio - 4X Finals and Timed DH Practice - Photo/audio by Gary Perkin, Sven Martin&Damian Breach Jared Graves and Caroline Buchanan win 4X World Championships! This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 3, 2009* Steve Smith's World Champs Evil Revolt - Photo/audio by Sven Martin Would you expect anything other than an eye-popping color from Stevie or Evil? Neither would we. Check it! This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 3, 2009* 22 Photos/Audio - Day 3 Practice - Photo/audio by Gary Perkin, Sven Martin&Damian Breach Another epic day with some epic photos and audio to boot! This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 3, 2009* Mick Hannah's GT Fury - Photo/audio by Gary Perkin Get close to one of the hottest looking bikes at World Champs This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 2, 2009* 2009 Pumptrack World Champs and DH/MTX Practice - Photo/audio by Gary Perkin, Sven Martin&Damian Breach The first annual Pumptrack World Champs went off! Enjoy the sites and sounds from a killer Tuesday in Canberra This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 2, 2009* Nathan Rennie's Morewood - Photos and audio by Gary Perkin The big man is back and fit...just like this Morewood!
	*September 1, 2009* 21 World Champs DH Practice Photos - Photos by Damian Breach, Gary Perkin and Sven Martin Downhill racing, even on a less-than-stellar track, rules! 21 photos from the first DH practice session at Canberra.
	*September 1, 2009* Gee Atherton's Custom World Champs Commencal - Photos/Audio by Sven Martin All your e-speculation is put to rest with audio from Gee and Mark Fitzsimmons of Fox Racing Shox. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*September 1, 2009* Fabien Barel and Brian Lopes Talk About Their Short Travel Bikes - Photos/Audio by Sven Martin 2 of the strongest mountain bike competitors in history elaborate on their bike choice for Worlds. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*August 31, 2009* A Non-local's Look at Australia 17 photos and audio clips - Photos/Audio by Sven Martin, Gary Perkin and Damian Breach See Australia from an outsider's perspective with some knowledge from the insiders. This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.
	*August 29, 2009* World Championship Downhill Track Walk with Jared Rando *15 photos and audio clips - Photos/Audio by Damian Breach* This is a high-bandwidth feature. Photos and audio may take time to load.

September 7, 2009
MTBcut World Championships Downhill Finals Video
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September 7, 2009
Dirt TV World Championships DH Finals Video
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September 5, 2009
MTBcut Day 5 World Champs Video Goodness
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September 4, 2009
DirtTV 4X Finals from the Central Parkin Brothers
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September 4, 2009
MTBcut Day 4, Timed Practice
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September 3, 2009
MTBcut Day 3 from Mt Stromlo
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September 3, 2009
Dirt TV Wednesday from the Parallel Parking Brothers
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September 2, 2009
Pumptrack Worlds Video (thanks Luc!)
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DirtTV
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September 2, 2009
MTBcut Day 2 Video
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September 2, 2009
DirtTV DH Track POV with Brook MacDonald and Harry Heath
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September 1, 2009
MTBcut Day 1 Video
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September 1, 2009
DirtTV Day 1 from the Lewis and Parkinsontonfintinsen Brothers
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August 31, 2009
DirtTV Miscellaneous Chatter Video
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August 30, 2009

DirtTV Track Video
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August 28, 2009
Helmet Cam fo the Canberra track

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13 comments Sort: Newest First
misch
9/3/2009 4:02 PM

heh i should have been more specific forgot they would add more vids, i meant the vid that starts off with the dude crashing and taking out the dirt tv camera guy, sounds like justice
NAYR
9/3/2009 1:00 PM

The song in the second video from the top(Dirt Wednesday) is Ocean Colour Scene-Hundred Mile High City
misch
9/2/2009 8:30 PM

anyone know what song that is in the second video from the top?
domino0
9/2/2009 1:42 PM

that pump traack is better than the DH/4X tracks, MENTAALLL, hell yeah tht looks fun
I Am Jacks Wet Dream
9/1/2009 8:05 AM

Personally I'm stoked to see Lopes and Barel on short travel bikes and would change my WC win predictions just to give those two props (if it wouldn't void my entry).
Now if Barel could just drop that pouty lipped French accent I'd be even more stoked.
white wolf
9/1/2009 7:57 AM

that lock out thing that doesn't actually lock out the shock is pretty cool
sspomer
8/31/2009 8:20 AM

wicked campers have to be the coolest thing i've ever seen. misfits, LOL.
Julian
8/31/2009 1:56 AM

ben got some sick style! ---> fluid
white wolf
8/30/2009 8:21 PM

why don't dirt videos ever load at night?
DigitalGiraffe
8/29/2009 9:54 PM

What a dud track.
domino0
8/29/2009 1:53 PM

this track generally sucks, its like a red trail grade apart from some big jumps and drops
bturman
8/29/2009 11:59 AM

Looks like western Colorado.
gordo
8/29/2009 11:29 AM

beeeennnjameeen coooorrrreeeyyy!

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9/2/2009 8:30 PM

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9/2/2009 1:42 PM

I Am Jacks Wet Dream
9/1/2009 8:05 AM

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