Exceptionally close downhill racing at Petit Bot......

The GVC Downhill Racing MTB riders were out and about at Petit Bot on Sunday morning.

After the extended dry spell the wooded area was bone dry and the downhill track was dusty offering very little grip.

But of course non of that slowed the downhillers in their hunt for the fastest times!

John Mapley was well clear of the field with a best time of 35:60 but the next five riders, whilst two seconds slower than John, were all bunched with less that a second between them. Great racing guys!

I spent the morning trying to balance on the slippery slopes whilst taking some 'panning' shots in very contrasty light.

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