Fast Life

Fort William, Scotland, has been hosting DH World Cup events since 2002, and the long track always makes for electrifying racing. Leading up to the race in 2017, it's key to examine the factors that can make (and break) a winning streak.

The race in Vallnord, Andorra, is unique in that it has never seen the same rider win twice. As the tour moves to stop four, every racer in the UCI Downhill World Cup attempts to figure out the formula to not being a 'one-hit wonder'.

From the juniors to the elites, winning is a matter of capturing an elusive blend of fitness and confidence. It's easier said than done, especially come race day on a World Cup track.

Weather, injuries, and flat tyres, three variables that no amount of practice or training can control. As the riders prepare for the race at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada they reflect on the crazy and unpredictable events they've faced along the way.

As Loïc Bruni and the rest of the UCI downhill racers approach the end of the 2017 season, take a look back on the most memorable moments, heaviest crashes, thrilling victories and crushing defeats of the year.