Episode Four of The Atherton Project begins in Belgium at the first round of the 4X World Cup. Gee has to watch from the sidelines due to a shoulder injury, so Dan’s left to fly the flag for the Athertons. Can he get his season off to a flyer? Then it’s on to Maribor, Slovenia for Round One of the Downhill World Cup. Disaster strikes for Rachel as she breaks her finger in training, but this seems to make her even more determined. As the rain slows the course right down, is she going to attempt the impossible and get herself on the podium?
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PRO STAR SERIES – VANDERHAM AND THE ATHERTONS
It’s not exactly news but Shimano’s off-shoot company PRO has been working on pro model parts, aka the “Star Series” with Thomas Vanderham and The Athertons. These two choice little vids produced by Anthill give a pretty cool introduction to the parts and the time and thought that has gone into their production. Hit up your local shop to find out if Shimano in New Zealand are bringing them in! READ MORE
SLUM VILLAGE: FILIP POLC TAKES WIN
Gee looked set to take the win but flatted on his race run.
Members of the international downhill mountain bike elite were confronted with obstacles of a very different kind at “Red Bull Desafio no Morro” as they raced though the winding paths and over the roofs of the Favela Dona Marta at the foot of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ statue. Slovak rider Filip Polc powered his way to victory in the Brazilian metropolis. READ MORE
