The Atherton Project 2010, Episode 5 2

Episode 5 of The Atherton Project kicks off in Vernon, New Jersey for the US Open. It’s a constantly-changing, notoriously challenging track, and pushes the riders to their very limits. Off-track, Gee shares his slightly dubious American cable TV picks. Then it’s on to Fort William in Scotland for Round 3 of the UCI World Cup. The pressure mounts – it’s a huge event for the Athertons on a physically demanding and tiring course, with masses of family and friends present. None of the Athertons have ever won at Fort William, a goal every British rider fights for, but there’s a first time for everything…

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