[09-11-2006] PEAT WINS UCI WORLD CUP DH SERIES OVERALL!
Rennie had good race run going until he went over a berm and came to a dead stop in the final run. “The Schladming course had lots of bumps and even though I went off the track, I’m pleased with finishing 2nd in the race, and 4th overall,” said Rennie.
Sam Hill smokes the field, Rennie second, Minnaar third, Matti Lehikoinen fourth, and fastest junior racer this year, Brendan Fairclough hit the podium for the race.
It definitely was a points race for the top three riders, effecting their stratagies. Peaty rode in safety mode, Minnaar rode to try to retain second place overall, but did not. And Sam Hill just pinned it, same as he did last year on this course.
Peat says, “I’m really happy to win the overall. I rode conservatively to protect my point’s lead to win the title. I wasn’t happy with my run, but I’m stoked to come out on top for the year. The overall is an important title and I wanted to make sure I won it. Thanks to my mechanics Mathieu Dupelle and Rick Clarkson for having a perfect season with a perfect running Santa Cruz, SRAM, RockShox bike. I’m stoked.”
Peaty wins the overall title! Sam Hill surpasses Greg Minnaar for second, and Nathan Rennie come 4th overall for the UCI DH World Cup Series.
We had a great party at the Santa Cruz Syndicate pits after the race. Champagne was flowing, and all over me, and it was awesome to have teammate Jamie Goldman there to see his first World Cup race. Steve’s wife Adele was there, and Steve’s friends from the UK, including Farmer Jack and his brother were there arguing who had the biggest nose. It was a classic end to a fantastic season!!
Next week Nathan Rennie and Jamie Goldman are heading to Belgrade, Serbia, to compete in the Red Bull VIOZ BRE slopestyle event.
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