Lisbon Downtown Urban DH race

[timH]

The 6th Lisbon Downtown took place today in perfect conditions, with a sunny 27 degrees and in front of one of the biggest Lisbon crowds on record. British rider, 17 year old Rachel Atherton of Animal/Giant, lead a trio of Brits that dominated the women’s racing here today.

In both runs (the second run counting for the win), Rachel took her Giant to a win of more than a second, giving the junior rider her first international elite victory ahead more senior international stars such as Tracy Moseley, Tara Llanes and Kathy Pruitt.

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The course, which is only open for training and racing on Saturday, was very slippery in the first training runs. Riders got a maximum 5 training runs before going into the 1st race run, used for determining which 10 women, and 25 men, would race the final.

In the final, Rachel rode a smooth and deceptively fast run, keeping the bike out of trouble and making sure her Maxxis tyres hooked up on the slippery course, full of cobble stones, steps and tram lines.

“I’m lucky I’ve been here before, I think that helps because the training is so limited. The course was a bit different this year, and it was way slippery in the beginning of training, but I’m really excited to have taken the win here, it means a lot,” said a clearly animated Rachel shortly after the race.

Fellow Brit Steve Peat made it four wins in a row (he is still the only man to win the event!) with stiff competition this year from Mick Hannah, Greg Minnaar, David Vazquez and Matti Lehikoinen.

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1st Run Results:

Women:

1. R Atherton (GBR) – Team Animal/Giant – 1min 47.526secs
2. Helen Gaskell (GBR) – Halfords – 1min 48.551secs
3. Tara Llanes (USA) – Giant Pearl Izumi – 1min 48.808secs
4. Anneke Beerten (NED) – Specialized – 1min 49.848secs
5. Miriam Blas (ESP) – Gimat Santa Cruz – 1min 50.558secs

Men:

1. Steve Peat (GBR) – Team Orange – 1min 34.483secs
2. Greg Minnaar (RSA) – Team G-Cross Honda – 1min 35.355secs
3. Mick Hannah (AUS) – Haro Bikes – 1min 35.638secs
4. David Vazquez (ESP) – Maxxis-MSC – 1min 36.071secs
5. M Lehikoinen (FIN) – Team G-Cross Honda – 1min 37.372secs



Final Results:

Women:

1. R Atherton (GBR) – Team Animal/Giant – 1min 44.896secs
2.Helen Gaskell (GBR) – Halfords – 1min 45.978secs
3.Tracy Moseley (GBR) – 1min 46.273secs
4.K Pruitt (USA) – Luna Women’s MTB Team – 1min 48.019secs
5.J Kintner (USA) – Yeti Cycles Red Bull – 1min 48.609secs

Men:

1. Steve Peat (GBR) – Team Orange – 1min 31.994secs
2. Mick Hannah (AUS) – Haro Bikes – 1min 33.819secs
3. Greg Minnaar (RSA) – Team G-Cross Honda – 1min 33.922secs
4. David Vazquez (ESP) – Maxxis-MSC – 1min 34.898secs
5. M Lehikoinen (FIN) – Team G-Cross Honda – 1min 36.213secs

[timH]

looks fast to me
http://reports.southerndownhill.com/gfx/2005_LDT05_FINAL_steve_peat.jpg

[gor]

does anybody else really not like that bike at all? if there is some1 who likes it please dont be afraid to say cos i wanna see if there actually is lol

[chris]

the bike its self is sweet, just not to fond of the paint job on it and it also needs a floating brake arm!!

[Dave]

i like the bike wats a floating brake do (apart from stop the bike)

[Zig]

As oranges go i think its nice but i dont really like the look of most orange bikes

I know they are supposed to be the bees whatnots but i think they look very homemade or something...

but then what would i know ?

[James 8]

looks sweet :cool: , just duno about the colour!!

[kenny]

The paint job reminds me of the Industrial Zone in the Crystal Maze.

[mattym]

the bike is sweet..but better in a different colour

[Aaron p]

i like funky colours in bikes

[chris]

I know they are supposed to be the bees whatnots but i think they look very homemade or something...


they are hand welded in england.....!



wats a floating brake do (apart from stop the bike)


the floating brake is a black arm that can be fitted to the bike so that the suspension remains active under braking. Peaty doesnt use one just to save weight but they do make a difference to the way the bike works especially if you are doing a drop and needing to turn stright after so your stright on the brakes.

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=397616 the floating arm is the thing going from the bottom bracket shell down to the back brake!

[Sweet As]

the floating brake is a black arm that can be fitted to the bike so that the suspension remains active under braking. Peaty doesnt use one just to save weight but they do make a difference to the way the bike works especially if you are doing a drop and needing to turn stright after so your stright on the brakes.

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=397616 the floating arm is the thing going from the bottom bracket shell down to the back brake![/QUOTE]

Obviously Mr Pete doesnt need one ;)

stevie

[chris]

Obviously Mr Pete doesnt need one ;)

stevie

its a well known fact that peaty doesnt actualy use his brakes very much hense why he only has m4's and not 6ti's.

[thetrailbuilder]

the paint is sweet

[aran]

he's done a banana man paint job to make his bike look more interesting. don't agree on the brake arm, no need

[Sweet As]

lolol.......Portrush Downtown Urban Race!

A set of 5 steps in a row, took 4 tries to get it right.

stevie ;)

[baz]

Surely you need a plank at the bottom to carry you over the rail?

[Sweet As]

Surely you need a plank at the bottom to carry you over the rail?

lol, I hit that rail twice, if it wasnt for the wire i was a swimming home :D

stevie

[baz]

May I suggest this...
(http://www.dorm-room-furniture.com/products/large-images/memory-foam-mattress.gif)

[Sweet As]

May I suggest this...
(http://www.dorm-room-furniture.com/products/large-images/memory-foam-mattress.gif)


LMAO.....OTFL.....and every other internet related lingo :D

Very good baz, funny as heck

stevie

[Mr Black]

Those steps did look fairly nasty...

[Conor]

Peat wins, shock! Well done none the less.

[gor]

floating brake arms do not make any sense, read this months dirt....