Lourdes, France

It's a Family Affair | Commencal / Vallnord DH Team (video)

Injuries, big spills, and podium finishes. Catch up with the Commencal / Vallnord DH team as round four of the UCI World Cup quickly approaches. After the first three World Cups, it's time for our team to share a bit more about our lives. "Inside Line" is what we decided to call our new series...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 6/28/2017 12:59 PM

Should There Be a 29er DH Class and 27.5 DH Class at World Cups? (forum topic)

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2017 6:59 AM

When the Heavens Open and Create Hell | Fast Life with Loic Bruni (video)

Make sure you're up-to-date as Ft. William quickly approaches with this rad race season opener recap, Episode Two - Plot Twist. In downhill mountain bike racing, the only certainty is that nothing is certain until the last rider’s run. With the 2017 season kicking off in Lourdes, France, expect...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 6/2/2017 9:55 AM

Picture Perfect to Muddy Nightmare | The Syndicate 2017 Ep. 1 (video)

From secret 29er testing at an abandoned NATO base to Greg Minnaar in a miniskirt, it may be a new Santa Cruz Syndicate, but the team vibe definitely hasn't changed. It's a new season with new recruits! Go behind the scenes during the undercover testing of the 29er V10, catch Greg and Mars...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/15/2017 9:30 AM

When did downhillers turn into drama queens? (forum topic)

Posted by Hashmire on 5/14/2017 1:53 AM

Wagon Wheel Washout - Lourdes World Cup DH Analyzed (feature story)

Posted by sideshow on 5/11/2017 8:19 AM

Coming in Real Fast | Atherton Diaries: Ep. 3 (video)

No-one seems to have much clue where they are heading...Join the team for the third episode of the Atherton Diaries as they travel to Lousa for some intensive FOX testing, experience Dan Atherton’s unpredictable Dirt Jumps in the Dyfi sunshine and face the first World Cup of the 2017 season at Lo...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/10/2017 9:53 AM

What's the World Champ Think? Danny Hart on 29ers in DH Racing (video)

A few days after the dust (or mud) of the Lourdes World Cup has settled, we ask the current UCI Downhill World Champ what he thinks about 29ers in downhill racing. He seems like he's taking it all in stride.

Posted by sspomer on 5/5/2017 11:36 AM

Vital MASH-UP - 2017 Lourdes World Cup Downhill (video)

The 2017 Lourdes World Cup downhill race summed up. Find links to all the coverage right here

Posted by sspomer on 5/4/2017 7:27 AM

Polygon UR at Lourdes World Cup (video)

It has been an amazing weekend in Lourdes for the first round of the UCI World Cup. The first few days in Lourdes were very cold and some snow was seen at the top of the track on Wednesday. The track was dry though which we were very happy about. Coming into this race, Tracey felt pretty confi...

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/3/2017 5:22 AM

Dirt Propain Zelvy - Lourdes 2017 (video)

Our first stop on the World Cup circuit took us to the town of Lourdes, situated in the south of France. The course had been revamped this year and with wide open taped sections line choice was vast. The track was flat out and we had a super weekend. We couldn't be prouder of our 2 junior riders...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/2/2017 9:22 AM

Nico Vouilloz and Fabien Barel Discuss 29ers in DH (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/2/2017 3:53 AM

Tales of The Mob - Episode 1, Lourdes (video)

The opening round of the UCI World Cup was turned on its head when the top 10 qualifiers from Saturday were dealt with gale force winds, rain and low visibility as they took to the challenging downhill track here in Lourdes (FRA), which lies in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Despite the...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/1/2017 2:32 PM

Norco Factory Racing - Lourdes 2017 (video)

A long winter has gone and the long-anticipated Round One of the UCI MTB Downhill World Cup is now complete. Gripping action from start to finish in the holy town of Lourdes. With the Norco Factory Racing boys on new bikes, the equipment was in check, the only thing standing in their way was th...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/1/2017 12:36 PM

All Things Lourdes World Cup Downhill 2017 (forum topic)

Posted by sspomer on 5/1/2017 12:30 PM

Lourdes World Cup Downhill Race Action Slideshow (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 4/30/2017 8:39 PM

WINNING BIKE: Alexandre Fayolle's Polygon DH9 (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 4/30/2017 11:39 AM

FINAL RESULTS: 2017 Lourdes World Cup Downhill (news story)

Posted by sspomer on 4/30/2017 7:38 AM

Lourdes Race Day Bonus Gallery (photo album)

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/30/2017 4:02 AM

So, This Happened - Lourdes World Cup Downhill Qualifying Slideshow (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 4/29/2017 7:55 PM

Vital RAW - 2017 World Cup Downhill Chaos from Lourdes (video)

Practice before qualifying at the 2017 Lourdes World Cup DH was all-time as riders leave nothing in the tank to find their lines through the incredibly rough and technical off-camber sections of the lower track. View Qualifying Results All Things Lourdes World Cup

Posted by jawlor on 4/29/2017 7:41 AM

RESULTS: Qualifying, 2017 Lourdes World Cup DH (news story)

Posted by sspomer on 4/29/2017 6:00 AM

Lourdes Slomo Sickness | Qualification Day Practice (video)

It's the final practice session before the riders go on the clock - and we were out there capturing all the action in glorious slomo, from the top of the track to the bottom. Feast your eyes as the best bike handlers in the world put their magnificent machines through the wringer, once again - an...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/29/2017 4:25 AM

The Greatest Show on Earth - Lourdes DH Action (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 4/28/2017 9:18 PM

Lourdes World Cup Tire-Folding Corner Photos (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 4/28/2017 4:21 PM

Lourdes Track Preview with Brendan Fairclough (video)

At race speed, this track is no joke.

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 4/28/2017 2:19 PM

Lourdes 2017 Whip-Off (photo album)

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/28/2017 1:14 PM

Lourdes World Cup Timed Training Action Photos (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 4/28/2017 1:00 PM

Vital RAW - 2017 Lourdes World Cup Downhill Action (video)

OH MY! It is on in Lourdes with the first World Cup Downhill practice of 2017. Smashing, slaying and shredding are ready for your eyes! See More: All Things Lourdes World Cup Downhill

Posted by jawlor on 4/28/2017 10:19 AM

Lourdes Slomo Sickness (video)

Boom! The riders are finally on track at the Lourdes World Cup, and we hung out trackside at this morning's practice session to bring you some super sweet slomo suspension squishing. Sick! See More: All Things Lourdes World Cup Downhill

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/28/2017 9:45 AM