DH WORLD CUP 2021 - ROUND 2 LES GETS

Good day from Les Gets! Round 2 of the DH World Cup was an unforgettable one! Taking place on a completely new track for this year, mother nature had different plans for the riders while the practice and Quali rounds had the sunshine, rain clouds gradually covered over the track on race day and changed the characteristics of the course entirely for the Mens Elite race. Regardless of the elements, the riders certainly put on a show in front of a large French crowd.

What a week it’s been for the Commencal / Muc-off team, we saw Thibaut Daprela taking the top step in the mens, one week after being airlifted out of the French cup. We thought he may not even start yet against all odds he laid down a mad run.

Myriam Nicole took second in the womens after Qualifying 1st. She crashed and fought so hard to regain the top spot missing out by 0.2 seconds.

And shout out to our Aussie Connor Fearon who took 4th place in the mens. After the disappointment of not qualifying in R1 (first time in 10 years) he turned it around and took a podium.

What fighters, what emotion, what a race!

We certainly missed Amaury Pierron who wasn’t able to race as he’s still recovering from a crash a week ago at a French Cup, though the crowd didn’t disappoint with plenty of flags and messages for Momo. We hope to see Amaury back in action at the next round of the World Cup taking place in Maribor on 14 August.

Track walks. This round featured a new track for the riders. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Myriam Nicole checking out the road gap jump. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla back in the action a week after a crash in French Cup. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Tristan Lemire during qualifying. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla qualifying 33rd. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Tristan Lemire. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Myriam Nicole on her way to make 1st in Quali. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Plenty of support for Amaury Pierron. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Tristan Lemire finishing 11th in the Junior Race. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Myriam Nicole on a flying lap. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Myriam finishing 2nd after a crash mid race, so close to the top step. Photo @Kéno DerleynMyriam Nicole. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Myriam Nicole 2nd on podium. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Connor Fearon qualified in round 2 after a disappointment of not qualifying in round 1. Photo @Andy

Connor Fearon. Photo @Andy

Connor Fearon on his way to finish 4th. Photo @Andy

Man of the hour, Thibaut Dapréla. Rain slowly start to kick in. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

What a flying lap, Thibaut Dapréla. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla on the hot seat. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla checking in with the World Champ Reece Wilson after a crash on one of the jumps. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla taking his first ever World Cup win. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

French fans didn't disappoint, so good to see the crowds back. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Thibaut Dapréla 1st, with Connor finishing in 4th place. Photo @Kéno Derleyn

Connor Fearon. Photo @Andy

Commencal Crew, and sending lots of love to Amaury Pierron. Photo @Kéno Derleyn