Fabien Barel :: <p>Fabien Barel (Subaru), competing at the Fort William round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup series. </p> Jared Graves :: <p>Jared Graves (Yeti/Fox) takes part in qualifying for the 4 cross event, held at the Fort William Round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup series. The Australian rider eventually went on to win the round.  </p> Greg Minnaar 1 :: <p>Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate) hits a fly-off near the top of the track, at the Fort William Round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup. The South African would go on to win the downhill event, ahead of British hopefuls Gee Atherton and Steve Peat. </p> Sabrina Jonnier :: <p>Sabrina Jonnier (Maxxis) drops into the final straight, at the Fort William round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup series. The French rider would be pushed into second place by British rider, Tracy Moseley. </p> Steve Peat 2 :: <p>Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate) tackles the open turns of the upper track, during practice at the Fort William round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup. The Brit would go on to take the 3rd spot on the podium, behind compatriot Gee Atherton. </p> Dan Stanbridge :: <p>Dan Stanbridge (Mojo) completes his qualifying run in an aerodynamic skinsuit, during the Fort William round of the 2008 UCI MTB World Cup series. The introduction of the skinsuit by the Mojo team riders has re-opened debate on their use in downhill. </p> Aimee Dix :: <p>Aimee Dix rails a berm at the top of the course, at the 3rd round of the National Points Series, held in Fort William.  </p> Greg Minnaar :: <p>South African rider Greg Minnaar heads through the switchbacks near the top of the course, at the Nevis Range round of the 2008 NPS DH series.  </p> Greg Minnaar :: <p>South African Greg Minnaar makes it two wins from two races at Nevis Range - following his victory at the Fort William round of the UCI MTB World Cup series, he took the top step on the podium at the British NPS event.  </p> Katy Curd :: <p>2007 World Championship silver medalist, Katy Curd, on her way to victory at the third round of the 2008 NPS DH series, held at Nevis Range, Scotland, and into first place in the series standings.  </p> Davis William :: <p>Davis William competes in the first round of the 2008 National Points DH Series, held at Ae Forest in the Scottish Borders.  </p> Brendan Fairclough :: <p>Brendan Fairclough (Ironhorse / Monster) walks through the muddy pit area, following practice at the opening round of the 2008 NPS DH series.  </p> Brendan Fairclough :: <p>Brendan Fairclough (Ironhorse / Monster) hits the step down on the upper section of the course, at the first round of the 2008 NPS DH series, held at Ae Forest.  </p> Jake Boylett :: <p>Jake Boylett cuts through the loose, muddy top section at Ae Forest, during the first round of the 2008 NPS DH series.  </p> Sam Flockhart :: <p>Sam Flockhart (Astrix / Descent-Gear) keeps it low and fast through the middle of the course, on his way to victory at the opening round of the 2008 NPS DH series, held at Ae Forest in the Scottish Borders.  </p> Tom Deacon :: <p>Ancilotti’s Tom Deacon rails the last berm before the finish, at the 2008 season opener of the NPS DH series, held at Ae Forest in the Scottish Borders.  </p> Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge :: <p>Spectators in the Tate Modern line the balconies to peer down over the Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge final, held in London this weekend. The event attracted the top freeriders and dirt jumpers in the mountain biking world, competing for a massive prize fund - the event was won by Sam Pilgrim, and the overall series title was taken by Lance McDermott; both riders coming from the UK.  </p> Sam Pilgrim :: <p>Sam Pilgrim, winner at the final round of the 2008 Nissan Qasqai Urban Challenge, spots his landing after pulling a backflip. The event at the Tate Modern in London was the last stop in the series, which took in several European cities.  </p> Darren Pokoj :: <p>Rider Darren Pokoj lets it all go at the final of the Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge, held this weekend in London. The young Australian rider came 10th overall in the multi-event series, which sees riders compete in mountain biking events in cities across Europe.  </p> Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge :: <p>A competitor at the London final of the Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge pulls a tailwhip, in front of massive crowds lining the area outside the famous Tate Modern gallery.  </p> Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge :: <p>One of Santa Cruz’ Syndicate team riders looks out over the course at the Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge, held in London. The event brings mountain biking to the centre of cities throughout Europe, with riders competing for massive cash prizes.  </p> Gee Atherton :: <p>Gee Atherton (Animal Commencal) flies down the snow-lined track at the final round of the Innerleithen Winter Series. The British rider would go on to claim victory in the race. </p> Danny Hart :: <p>Danny Hart (Salomon / LaPierre) on his way to category victory at the final round of the Innerleithen Winter Series. The junior category rider posted the second fastest time of the day, ahead of many older and experienced professionals.  </p> Steve Peat :: <p>Riding for the Santa Cruz Syndicate, Steve Peat heads into the opening turn on the freezing track, at the final round of the 2007/2008 Innerleithen Winter Series. </p> Brian Lopes :: <p>Mountain biking legend, Brian Lopes, at the 2007 UCI MTB World Championships in Fort William. The USA rider took gold at the event - his 4th World Championship victory - to add to the 6 World Cup titles and 9 NORBA series titles.  </p> Nathan Rennie :: <p>Nathan Rennie (AUS) practices in the damp Fort William conditions, at the 2007 MTB World Championships, held in the Scottish Highlands.  </p> Tim Edgeler :: Iain Cranston :: Tim Edgeler :: Jon Beckett :: Steven Boyd :: Steven Boyd :: Sam Dale :: <p>Sam Dale ducks between the trees, at the final round of the 2008 NPS DH series, held at Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders. </p> Tracy Moseley :: <p>Tracy Moseley threads her bike down the narrow Innerleithen NPS track, in the Scottish Borders. She would go on to win the race, and the overall NPS DH series title, after a consistent season of UK racing.  </p> Ben Cathro :: <p>Scottish rider Ben Cathro (MTBCut) thunders through the top section of the track at Ae Forest, during qualifying at the opening round of the 2009 National Points Series. </p> Ben Reid :: Anneke Beerten :: Gee Atherton :: Jared Graves :: Matt Simmonds :: Matt Simmonds :: Red Bull X-Fighters :: Mick Hannah :: Red Bull X-Fighters :: Sam Hill :: Sam Hill :: Steve Peat :: Steve Peat :: Tracy Moseley ::