The global mountain biking community has its attention trained on Cairns, Queensland this weekend. The cross-country stars are set to shine on Sunday. Saturday gave them a chance to scope the course.
The Legend Julian Absalon negotiates Jacob’s Ladder. Photo: Richie Tyler
Moritz Milatz on Jacob’s Ladder. Photo: Richie Tyler
Jacob’s Ladder wouldn’t be out of place on the Downhill course. Photo: Richie Tyler
Polish Champion Maja Wloszczowska. Photo: Richie Tyler
Reto Indergand is part of the powerful BMC Racing Team. Photo: Richie Tyler
Jose Hermida is another legend of the sport taking to the Cairns tracks for the World Cup. Photo: Richie Tyler
Subaru-MarathonMTB.com’s Sebastian Jayne practices the A-line Rodeo Drop. Photo: Richie Tyler
Jolanda Neff. Photo: Richie Tyler
Yana Belomina will be tackling the U23 race. Photo: Richie Tyler
US Champion Stephen Ettinger hits the A-line off Rodeo Drop. Photo: Richie Tyler
Russia’s Irina Kalentieva opted for the B-line at Rodeo Drop. Photo: Richie Tyler
Multivan Merida have brought a strong team, including Thomas Litscher. Photo: Richie Tyler
A New Zealand rider picks the B-line at Rodeo Drop. Photo: Richie Tyler