After the Champs, I headed up to Fort William with Ganje Rees Jones Brickle Head (Team GB!!) We landed super late and set up camp for the night. I worked in the morning and busted Edna out on course in the afternoon.The track is riding really well, they have improved the top section, berming a few of the rougher corners and filling with concrete the areas where there is a risk of mammoth Billy style braking bumps appearing.
The majority of the GB DH squad were on course with various helpers, doing timing and video analysis. They have been looking into every time saving technique, line choice and death grip opportunity with the aim of securing the fastest possible race run for all the riders on the squad. The work and preparation that goes on behind the scenes is mind blowing. I managed 4 valuable runs on course, sectioning various lines. I achieved everything I wanted to in order to leave with a positive mind set. The guys watched me ride a few sections and I picked up some valuable tips and useful feedback. I had a really great, action packed day. We all walked the course after training, it took us all 2 hours. Between gassing and larking around, we managed to find some BLINGING lines!
The whole venue is taking shape, the team are putting in the spade work for the race, literally. Monday was eerily quiet, like the clam before the storm! It was nice to ride up there, pressure free, I got to grips with the course and found my feet on the most physically and mentally gruelling course IN THE WORLD. The finish arena looks amazing, and they are building a cycle track of the spectators from the town to the race site!! I know now exactly what I need to brush up on in the remaining 2 weeks before the most illustrious event on the DH MTB calendar this year.It all sounds horrendously serious, but don’t be fooled, we still had a giggle!!
Here is a link to the official Wirld Champs site. If you haven't planned on coming to watch and support us all. Then make plans NOW. This event will open your eyes to the best mountain biking in the world, some of the best riding terrain in Scotland, the most amazing atmosphere, scenery, beer, scrummy guys and a whole host of crazy shizzle!! X
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