Welcome to Lenzerheide. The weather looks primed for another awesome weekend of racing. -Sven Martin
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Berms upon berms here. It's hard for riders to remember which is which. Gwin (not pictured) in audio. -Duncan Philpott
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Goodbye tech, off-camber, hello boardwalk : ( -Duncan Philpott
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What used to be fresh and raw last year is now bermed and bike-parked this year. -Sven Martin
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Since Leogang, Finn has spent his first couple of weeks abroad alone. He flogged his bike in Morzine and his penance today was to strip and build a freshie. -Sven Martin
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Loris will no longer be undercover on the black beast. A fresh bike today with the biggest problem to overcome; where to put his name? -Sven Martin
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Mark Maurissen GT's finest bringing some Belgium tradition to lunch in the GT pits today. -Sven Martin
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Course maintenance was still in full swing during track walk. Hayfever sufferers beware. -Dan Hearn
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Big berms, small details. Matt Delorme gets his photonerd on. -Sven Martin
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The Plunge claimed more than one rider last year. One of the few crux parts of the track that requires some fine attention to detail, line choice and technique. -Sven Martin
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Loic back this weekend but not on the bike just yet. We will have to wait until MSA to see the young, French World Champion return to racing. -Sven Martin
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Tahnee and Rachel enter the finish area where it will all go down on Saturday. -Sven Martin
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Rupert Champan and Eddie Masters reminisce about the last three weeks spent in Vanzac HQ. #Manzine -Sven Martin
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Laurie Greenland gets his first @maddogboris MBR cover shot. #borishasadayjob -Sven Martin
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High fives and hashtags for Brendan who is still chasing that elusive WC podium. Switzerland would be a fitting place for it all to come together for him. -Sven Martin
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The pits are spread around the perimeter of Lake Heidsee. For some it might be quicker to row to the gondola station. But what a place to end a hot day's riding. -Sven Martin
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Bryceland looking well and rested. Some fun on the big bike and some needed rest recovery and *training*. -Sven Martin
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Riding in Switzerland means endless hiking and biking trails for years to explore. Yesterday Anka and I were treated to an epic all-day gondola and train tour by the Gehrig twins. -Sven Martin
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Brage Vestavik, the young Norwegian Devinci Junior rider, is back from injury after his big crash in Cairns. I couldn't find Brage so his dad Arne stood in for a photo and the mandatory #mayhemmedia shout-out. -Sven Martin
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Peat building his own wheel for his very special celebratory custom V-10 just for this race. See the full pull in Pit Bits. -Sven Martin
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Organized living in the Gravity Republic. -Duncan Philpott
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Photographers and videographers would always miss Troy on his first run whenever he would wear some new kit. This year they have a mannequin to let us know. #lazers
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Hi five from Steve Peat's number one cow fan. -Lee Trumpore
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Claudio did two camera runs as apparently Peaty isn't quick enough nowadays. -Duncan Philpott
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The rock garden still offers plenty to think about on track. -Duncan Philpott
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It's one of the quickest lifts of the year, so hopefully we'll see plenty of runs tomorrow. -Duncan Philpott
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It's good to see roots left alone year after year. -Duncan Philpott
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Manon's been seeing herself all over town, being the poster icon for the World Cup event here. There is a massive push for bike-related tourism in the region. -Duncan Philpott
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Will Longden explains how to correctly triple in his day. -Duncan Philpott
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Be wary of scooters or cars on this mountain! -Duncan Philpott
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At CRC it is customary for the mechanics to also see what their bikes are up against. -Duncan Philpott
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The Swiss alps provide a beautiful backdrop. -Duncan Philpott
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Picture-perfect venue. -Duncan Philpott
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A quick spin of a different kind at the lake next to the venue for Adam Brayton and crew. -Duncan Philpott
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Everybody was super stoked to see Loic today. A couple more weeks to go and we will him see shredding again. @maddogboris
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Part-time marshal, Tahnee Seagrave, still hasn't fully recovered from her elbow injury but she is more than hungry to go for the top of the podium. @maddogboris
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#lifegoal being the coolest dad on the hill. @maddogboris
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Tony Seagrave is putting 120% in the FMD Racing Team. Doesn;t matter if it's managing, organizing, driving, cooking or just putting stickers on the bike; he will do it to help his riders and mechanics. Well done, Tony! @maddogboris
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Kona mechanic "Northern" is probably the most optimistic person in the pits. Let us know if you will ever see him grumpy! @maddogboris
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What goes around comes around. -Dan Hearn
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Gwin didn't go for his usual tactic of being first on the hill and first down. Taking in the line options, course changes, and of course the amazing scenery. -Dan Hearn
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Beautiful Lenzerheide. Stay tuned for the action from Switzerland! -Lee Trumpore
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Beautiful Swiss scenery greets the UCI World Cup Downhill circuit after a few weeks off of racing. The Lenzerheide course is full of berms, some technical zones and some high-speed sections. Keeping track of all the different corners will be a challenge for the racers this weekend, but that's why they had track walk today...to get started on their homework.
Sven Martin, Duncan Philpott, @maddogboris, Dan Hearn and Lee Trumpore share the sights and sounds from Switzerland.
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