#downhill-racing

#downhill-racing

Laura Pirovano in bib 8 showed what is possible on the La VolatA course in Val di Fassa, edging Weidle-Winkelmann by 0.32 seconds. However, her lead did not last long. Italy's Laura Pirovano in bib 8 showed what is possible on the La VolatA course in Val di Fassa, edging Weidle-Winkelmann by 0.32 seconds.

Last year, the young Canadian confirmed that notion with five World Cup Downhill wins, earning him the title of the World Cup Overall Champ. Of course, when you're the best in the world, brands like to put your name on things, as we saw with Fox Racing's Goldstone Signature Collection of apparel and accessories. Today, OneUp Components adds to that list with the launch of the brand-new Goldstone Grip.

It's safe to say that downhill racing has come a long way in the last 30 years. The bikes have gone from prehistoric death traps to full-on race-ready machines. We've gone from lycra to baggy and back again. And racing as a whole has gone from a fringe experiment to a professional athletic proving ground. But even with all that progress, one thing hasn't changed: how difficult it is to etch your name into downhill history.

"The Mountain of Hell, now in its 25th year, is known for its chaos and carnage as riders race down a steep slope, attracting thousands of viewers each year."

With the men's and women's fields stacked with talent, it was a masterclass of American DH racing and full of excitement from start to finish.