A challenging day for Trek Factory Racing DH
Fort William is a mythical place, felt by many to be one of the most challenging courses on the DH World Cup circuit. It’s technical attributes are already difficult, but when the inevitable foul weather is added, riders can be confronted with a true Goliath.
This year’s edition proved to be one of the most vicious in recent memory, with numerous riders suffering from crashes and injury before and during the race. The Trek program was not saved from the carnage, suffering from a few solid slams in their pursuit of the podium. Overall the weekend was strong learning lesson mixed with a solid result from first year elite rider Kade Edwards, who finished the weekend in 20th.
The weekend kicked off with track walks and of course, some rain
Finding the right lines is always the name of the game
Best known way to warm up after track walk? RC cars
Voila!
In all it's glory
Laps, it was wet
Kade making things happen
Reece came in as a top favorite, looking to best last year's podium
Time to dry out
Always time to meet the press...
...and meet the fans
Qualifications kept riders on their toes
Practice makes perfect
Race day comes up quick, a final checks always a must
Reece Wilson had bad luck with a broken chain and tree slam
A tough day for Ethan who hit the deck on race day
Charlie Harrison wasn't able to keep the pace
Best for the team was Kade Edwards with a 20th place finish
All riders still in one piece at the end of the week, with eyes forward to Leogang
Keep in touch with the team as they head over to the next round of World Cup action in Leogang!
