Lourdes DH World Cup Opening Round 2022

The Elite Men's podium    |    photo Kéno Derleyn

 

This year we were lucky enough to be on the ground at the Lourdes DH World Cup. Not only were we there to hand-deliver brand new DHaRCO race kits for the Commencal / Muc-Off Team, but we also witnessed the outstanding performance from all athletes on the track. 

 

Hugo Marini checking out the fresh race kits    |    photo Kéno Derleyn

 

Tristan Lemire   |    photo Kéno Derleyn

 

The Elite Women's race was full of wild moments, and has seen some outstanding bike riding. Myriam Nicole started her race day with a significant crash, but that didn't stop her from still taking second place!

 

Smiles for miles!   |    photo Kéno Derleyn

 

But it doesn't get wilder than the Elite Men's race, with many spectacular runs and creative lines. Amaury Pierron took first place with a very clean run. He won by almost a second (0.847) faster than Finn Iles who came in second.

 

Amaury on his way to take the win.   |    photo Kéno Derleyn 

 

Emotional finish!   |    photo Kéno Derleyn

 

Celebration time 🍾    |    photo Kéno Derleyn

Honourable mentions to DHaRCO riders...

Elite:
Myriam Nicole P2 (Commencal Muc Off)
Amaury Pierron P1 (Commencal Muc Off)
Connor Fearon P29 (Forbidden Synthesis)
Thibaut Laly P47 (Pinkbike Racing)
Thibaut Daprela P59 with big crash (Commencal Muc Off)

Juniors:
Aimi Kenyon P9 (Pinkbike Racing)
Gabin Bergel P16 (Privateer)
Tristan Lemire P22 with big crash (Commencal Muc Off)
Hugo Marini P23 with big crash (Commencal Muc Off)