WORLD CUP REPORT SCOTLANDJUNE 2,
WORLD CUP REPORT SCOTLANDJUNE 2,
After a month of changes on the NORBA/World Cup scene, it’s time for riders to get down and racing. Fort Williams, in the Scottish Highlands hosted the first round of the World Cup Downhill & Four Cross as well as the second World Cup Cross Country.
MEIRHAEGHE WINS ON FULL SUSPENSION
Filip Meirhaeghe was the winner on a Specialized Epic factory bike. The World Cup Champion claimed that his victory was due to full suspension, which was supported by Lado Fumic from Germany. Lado stated that Filips’ full suspension through the rocky pedalling sections was better than his hardtail.
You can see how close the racing was. Cross country’s top five men were finished in 37 seconds. The top three female runners finished 20 seconds apart.
WHAT WE TOLD YOU
In 13th place, David Klaassen Van Oorschot was the top American downhill rider. Since two years, we have been telling you to watch David closely. Klaassen Van Oorschot, a.k.a. David K, also known as Alphabet is the unbeatable downhill rider at MBA’s Fontana, CA, haunt Southridge Park. David is only 19 years old and has a bright future.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LOPES?
World Champion Brian Lopes was injured when he crashed during his first run. We will keep you updated on Flyin Brian’s condition and how long Flyin Brian will be unable to ride the bike due to the fracture.
XC
1. Filip Meirhaeghe, Bel)Specialized26.4 Miles in 2. Lado Fumic (Ger)T-Mobileat 3. Julien Absalon (Fra)Motorex-Bianchiat 4. Christoph Sauser (Swi)Siemens Cannondaleat 5. Jose Antonio Hermida (Sp)Motorex-Bianchiat 6. Marek Galinski (Pol)Club Deportivoat 7. Jean-Christophe Peraud, (Fra), at 8. Christophe Dupouey, (Fra), at 9. Kashi Leuchs (Nzl)at 10. Roel Paulissen (Bel)Siemens Mobile Cannondaleat 12. Roland Green (Can.Trek-VWat 13 Thomas Frischknecht (Swi)Swiss Powerat 18. Liam Killeen, (GBr), at 22. Bart Brentjens, (Ned),T-Mobileat 23. Todd Wells (USA)Mongoose-Hyundaiat 34. Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (USA)RLX Ralph Laurenat 60. Carl Decker (USA)Giant-Pearl Izumiat 1 78. Adam Craig (USA)Giant-Pearl Izumiat 1 87. Michael Broderick (USA)at 2
XC WOMEN
1. Gunn-Rita Dahle, Nor)Merida21.1 mi in 2. Sabine Spitz (Ger)Meridaat 3. Barbara Blatter (Swi)Specializedat 4. Irina Kalentieva (Rus)Meridaat 5. Anna Szafraniec (Pol)Lotto-Pzu S.Aat 6. Jimena Florit (Arg)RLX Ralph Laurenat 7. Ivonne Kraft (Gbr) GHOST-MBC Bochumat 8. Maja Wlosczowska (Pol)Lotto-Pzu S.Aat 9. Marie-Helene Premont, (Can)Oryxat 10 Chrissy Redden, (Can)Subaru–Gary Fisherat 11. Mary McConneloug (USA),Seven Cyclesat 12. Annabella Stropparo (Ita)at 17. Alison Dunlap (USA)Luna Chixat 20. Kiara Bisaro (Can)Gears Racingat 27. Alison Sydor (Can)Trek-VWat 41. Susan Haywood (USA),Trek-VWat 1. 42. Trish Sinclair (Can)Gears Racingat 1 43. Gretchen Reeves (USA)Rocky Mountain-Crystal Decisionsat 1 53. Marga Fullana (Sp)Orbeaat 1
DOWNHILL RESULT
1. Cedric Gracia, (Fra),Siemens Mobile Cannondale 2. Mickael Pascal, (Fra),Maxxis Msc Nathan Rennie (Aus)Mad Catz-Ironhorse 4. Greg Minnaar (RSA)Haro-Lee Dungarees 5. Samuel Hill (Aust)Mad Catz Ironhorse 6. Christopher Kovarik (Aus)Intense 7. Bas De Bever (Ned)Be One 8. Justin Havukainen (Aus) 9. David Vasquez Lopez (Esp)Maxxis Msc 10. Bernat Guardia Pascual (Esp) 13. David Klaassen Van Oorschot (USA)Intense 17. Eric Carter (USA)Mongoose-Hyundai 19. Steve Peat (GBr)Orange 49. Todd Bosch (USA) 77. Todd Leduc (USA).ODI Southridge
DOWNHILL WOMENS
1. Celine Gros (Fra)Morzine Avoriaz 2. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)Intense 3. Emmeline Ragot, (Fra),Maxxix-Msc 4. Tracey Moseley (GBr)Kona Clarks 5. Nolvenn Le Caer (Fra) 6. Marielle Saner (Swi) 7. Fionn Griffiths (GBr),Foes Azonic 8. Mio Suemasa (Jpn)Trek-VW 9. Marla Streb (USA)Luna Chix 10. Vanessa Quin (Nzl)Intense 13. Kathy Pruitt (USA)Luna Chix 15. Lisa Sher (USA).
FOUR-CROSS RESULTS
1. Greg Minnaar (RSA)Haro-Lee Dungarees
2. Eric Carter (USA)Mongoose-Hyundai
3. Steve Peat (GBr)Orange
4. Michal Prokop (Cze).
5. Leiv Ove Nordmark, Nor
6. Sascha Meyenborg (Ger)
7. Wade Bootes (Aust)Trek–VW
8. George Atherton (GBr).
9. Guido Tschugg (Ger)
10. Brian Schmith (USA)Mongoose-Hyundai
12. Mike King (USA)Haro-Lee Dungarees
17. Cedric Gracia (Fra),Siemens Mobile Cannondale
20. Nathan Rennie (Aus)Mad Catz
21.
David Klaassen Van Oorschot (USA)Intense 22. Chris Powell (USA).
23. Caile Noble (USA).
49. Brian Lopes (USA).Fox
FOUR CROSS WOMEN
1. Katrina Miller (Aus)Jamis
2. Mio Suemasa (Jpn)Trek-VW
3. Anneke Beerten (Ned)Be One
4. Tara Llanas (USA)Giant-Pearl Izumi
5. Celine Gros (Fra)Morzine Avoriaz
6. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)Intense
7. Lisa Sher (USA)Chumba Wumba
8. Fionn Griffiths (GBr.Foes Azonic
9. Jill Kinter (USA).
