2011 Windham World Cup Saturday

Old school turns on ski piste, it could be a good day for Peat tomorrow if he can keep the youngsters at bay that is. -Sven Martin

I was trying to get a photo of Chris Ball today (Red Shirt in the background) but Danny Hart got in the way and pulled my focus. -Sven Martin

After watching the video in the Vital slideshow yesterday, the UCI officials *re-tapped* the finish line jump. -Sven Martin

Stevie Smith is right there qualified in seventh and is itching for another podium. Jumping the new rock drop into the steep chute up top. -Sven Martin

Troy has got the quite smooth, stealthy bike. Even when he breaks loose you can't hear it. His pumptrack skills have helped him here on this track, but make no mistake this kid pedals probably more than any other rider out here, pushing a big gear too. -Sven Martin

Look at the eyes. Windows to the soul, one word. Focused. Gwin getting moto in the dry, outdoor rutted section. -Sven Martin

The crowd started showing up today. Hopefully tomorrow the US fans can give the Aussie a run for their money. -Sven Martin

Peaty and Ricky spent more time today on his son Jakes new bike than his own. A new BMX race bike to follow in his mothers (and fathers) footsteps. -Sven Martin

Myles Rockwell is here this weekend. They deliberate on how to find Greg 10 seconds. -Sven Martin

King of the Pits contest, next to the Giant pits after finals. Vital is putting up $100, everyone else should step up too! (Get it? Step up?) -gordo

This photo is brought to you by the good people at Lapierre International ... thanks for the beers! Merci Laurent! Photo by Gary Perkin

You can see from this photo that Cody Warren is still happy that little brother Bubba qualified for the big show, but a little bummed he got beat by the little guy! Photo by Gary Perkin

Yes its still super dry and powdery despite the rain of the past few days. Bring on the race tomorrow for rad, roosty action! Photo by Gary Perkin

Markus Pekoll of MS-Evil has been smashing everything in sight this weekend. He's showing that he's primed for a good result on surfaces that you wouldn't necessarily see in his native Austria. Photo by Gary Perkin

Tomorrow's winner will need the same steely-eyed stare that today's XC winner Jaroslav Kulhavy of Specialized Factory Racing had on his way to a dominant victory! Photo by Gary Perkin

This is the simple line that which will determine who will rejoice and who will go home with a lesser placing. Roll on race day! Photo by Gary Perkin

This is what racing is about here at Windham - family and a great day out on the bike! Oh, yeah and Cadillacs! Photo by Gary Perkin