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.

Leogang, Austria, is host to one of downhill mountain biking's most exciting races. It's a fast course that brings out the best in the competition, and race weekend tells a story filled with twists, turns, and always a surprise ending.

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.