UCI MTB World Cup: Great Britain and France the best in Vallnord Downhill

Round three of the Downhill UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano saw both new and familiar faces on the podium in Vallnord, Andorra. Rachel Atherton (GT Factory Racing) made it three-for-three in the women’s competition, but her brother Gee (GT Factory Racing), was decisively beaten by first time winner Remi Thirion (Commencal/Riding Addiction). Both Athertons retain commanding leads in the overall standings. In the Junior men’s competition, Mike Jones (FMD Racing/Intense Cycles) was the victor,