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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>SuperBruni ready to race – SuperManon ready to whistle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGenesis of an unexpected event <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
From 18 to 20 September 2020, the world’s best riders were once again to compete on the slopes of Les Gets and offer the public an exceptional spectacle on the occasion of the Mercedes-Benz 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.<\/p>\n
For obvious health safety reasons, Les Gets resort, in agreement with the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the French Cycling Federation (FFC), was forced to cancel the event. This was a huge disappointment for the resort.<\/p>\n
So the P2V association, made up of local mountain bike enthusiasts, embarked on the rather crazy project of inviting the 30 best world riders to a race on the Mont Ch\u00e9ry, behind closed doors in order to comply with government directives.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nA competitive line-up <\/strong>for a fast-paced descent<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nAround thirty pilots competed on a downhill (DH) track shaped in only 3 weeks and especially for the event. Both complete and demanding, the P2V Invitational track is a mix of difficult jumps, technical parts in the undergrowth in the roots, steep slopes, overhangs and bike park type turns.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u00ab <\/strong>It’s rare to have tracks where the level, speed and technique are the same as in the World Cup (…) Thank you for that, the track is crazy <\/strong><\/em>\u00bb.<\/strong><\/p>Loic Bruni (Number 1 UCI ranking 2019)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThe event brought together a top-notch line-up, including four-time World Champion Lo\u00efc Bruni, three-time South African World Champion Greg Minnaar, and French rider Marine Cabirou, 2019 World Championship medallist, not to mention Loris Vergier, Beno\u00eet Coulanges, Troy Brosnan, Steve Peat, Fabien Barel, Tracey Hannah, etc.<\/p>\n
On this amazing new track, Loris Vergier<\/strong> did well and set the best time in 3’20”35 followed by Benoit Coulanges<\/strong> 3’22”59 and Lo\u00efc Bruni<\/strong> 3’23\u2019\u201921. Among the girls, Marine Cabirou<\/strong> won the race in 3’58’\u201996 in front of Tracey Hannah<\/strong> 4’01’\u201900. A thought for M\u00e9lanie Chappaz<\/strong> who unfortunately injured herself during the training sessions.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Men podium 1. Loris Vergier 2. Benoit Coulanges 3. Loic Bruni
Women podium 1. Marine Cabirou 2. Tracey Hannah<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u00ab It’s quite crazy to get such a long track in three weeks of shaping. I would like to thank all the organization and staff for this incredible event and track<\/em> <\/strong>\u00bb<\/p>Troy Brosnan (Number 3 UCI ranking 2019) <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u00ab We hope that we will be able to use this track in 2021 \u00bb<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Hugo Frixtalon<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>The first big jump, only 30m from the start – Benoit Coulanges in great shape this year – Fabien Barel who surprises us with his 2004 jersey for the final run!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAn original live show<\/strong> on social networks <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
The competition was broadcasted during all-new show commented by Florian Letondeur, Lo\u00efc Bruni and McFly on Sunday 20th September at 6.30 pm on Les Gets Officiel Facebook page.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u00ab The only event where we thank the public for not coming<\/em> \u00bb<\/p>A follower on Facebook <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIf the public was not allowed on the edge of the pistes, they were certainly there for the live show on Facebook. Nearly 70,000 people watched the programme in 48 hours.<\/p>\n
At a time when more and more sporting events are being cancelled for sanitary reasons, this event shows us that, even from a distance, the passion for sport continues to gather and that video is an incredible way to share strong emotions.<\/p>\n
To watch and re-watch the highlights of the show :<\/h4>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Track preview : 3\u201915
\u27a1\ufe0f Training clip : 7\u201935
\u27a1\ufe0f Interviews : 9\u201935
\u27a1\ufe0f Live race : 12\u201955<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n