<b>The coolest thing to happen this weekend! Bryceland sending it in an arena packed full of spectators. Quite the vista for a memorable first World Cup win. #ratlife</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Peek-a-boo. The paparazzi had to get creative to get a piece of the Rat.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The 2nd coolest thing to happen this weekend. Danny Hart the astronaut will be landing below the bottom of this photo! #soawesome</b> @maddogboris
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<b>Manon, one of the only girls to do the tougher "men's" line in the final, steep, tech terraced steps. It paid off and she took another win by a convincing 2.7-seconds.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Coming relatively out of nowhere, Amaury Pierron, nailed the tech sections for the win in the Junior Men's.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Peaty consoles Bruni. The dad of the circuit is always a well of wisdom in these situations, especially on Father's Day.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Josh seemed concerned and upset the moment Bruni fell. However, Loic was riding on the edge and racers know that sometimes it doesn't pay off.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Greg Minnnar had a good race run, slotting in just behind Josh for 2nd. He was whisked off after finals in a helicopter for a fashion awards show in London happening right now.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>#ratlifecontinued</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Troy moves into the leader's jersey, and with a few weeks off before the next World Cup in Mt St Anne, it's ok to celebrate with the boys. Mechanic John Canepa and manager Eric Carter with the suds.</b> @maddogboris
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<b>This was a confusing sight for Luca's final run and ultimately unfortunate.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Aaron Gwin came home to one of the biggest cheers from the crowd who just witnessed his run on the big screen with no tire on the rim, yet still riding faster than most mortals.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Blenki timewarping on the motorway jumps.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Brook MacDonald hadn't had the best start to the season however this result at Leogang confirms his pace is still there.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>George Brannigan takes his second-ever podium and tops off a good weekend for Trek World Racing.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>It's a long way to the line from that last jump. Rachel gets heavy on the pedals to take it to 2nd and the overall is still in reach if she wins the next three races.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Neethling had a great top spilt, which is the majority of the course. Less than half a second off the podium is bitter sweet, but much better than his last two races. Well done Andrew!</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Tense moments before Loic's unfortunate crash.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Down one place to 3rd from last week's 2nd at Ft. Bill. Pompon feels it was well-earned this weekend without flats taking down her competitors.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Birthday girl, Tahnee Seagrave got her first World Cup podium. Extra reason to celebrate this evening.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Bernard Kerr about to touch down outside of the tape for a millisecond or two. Good ride today, but unfortunately for him he kept it just too wide open. #DSQ</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Feel the stoke.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Sam Hill was strong at the bottom tech section of the track, only let down by his top section to round out the Top 10.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Matt Simonds up top this morning. He came so close to the podium but is thrilled with his 6th place result anyway.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Remi Thirion sailed into 13th place throwing the best whip at the same time.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Gee icing his elbow after crashing in the second tunnel during his race run. A silly, simple mistake that cost him the podium, maybe the win. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>The fan favorite here in Austria, Stiegel. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Brendan showing us a Nac from the front #freeracer.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Mitch Nacalato with one approach on the big kickers this morning. </b> @maddogboris
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<b>Eliot and Mitch Scrubaloto with the other approach to the booters. Side-sniping the first big jump.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Rachel Atherton has the fighting spirit, so expect a tighter battle come MSA.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Taylor Vernon is almost there. After a horrific back-breaking injury and surgery, he has been steadily gaining confidence, speed and form. Race run for 2nd place only .5 off it. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Ragot mobbing for 3rd.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>This spot is a bit of favorite for photographers each year. Nick Beer keeping it smooth for the panners. 17th.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Connor Fearon, death gripping for 9th. #likeaboss</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Steve Smith, 11th with a few small mistakes, which is enough to bump you far down the leader board here in Leogang.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Madison Saracen will be running the yellow plates come MSA. Amazing to see their rapid upward progress this last season.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Today's fastest indeed thanks to Doug Hatfield. The Syndicate's V10's went 1 and 2. Will this be the last-ever World Cup to be won on 26-inch wheels? Time will tell. Thanks for an incredible weekend, everyone!</b> -Sven Martin
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26 ain’t dead. It’s official. Josh Bryceland takes his first World Cup downhill win in Leogang, Austria, with team mate, Greg Minnaar landing in 2nd for Santa Cruz. The racing was ridiculously close and every split second counted. Sven Martin, Duncan Philpott and @maddogboris bring the action to your screen as we wrap up in Austria. YEW!
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