Riders Take First Laps Down Fort William World Cup Course

Downhill racing is just over a week away and to say we are excited is an understatement. After an action-packed 2023, The first round of 2024 in Fort William Scotland is shaping up to be an exciting race.

Greg Minnaar, whose move to Norco was one of the biggest stories of the offseason is reacquainting himself with the course. Watch him take a lap down the Fort William Track below.

Minnaar, who has won a record seven times at Fort William, is looking dialed on his new bike.

From the upper rocky treeless section to the woods down to the motorway, Fort William is an iconic track on the World Cup.

Watch first-time World Cup racer Josh Turner’s own preview of the course.

Fort William is legendary not only for its unique track but for its storied history. British Legends Steve Peat, Tracey Mosely, Gee Atherton, and Rachel Atherton have thrown down legendary runs there in front of a home crowd.

French spoiler Amaury Pierron won three straight Fort William World Cups, including his epic 2019 run.

Last year, UK speedster Charlie Hatton claimed his first elite victory at World Championships at Fort William as well.

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On Sunday, May 5th, World Cup Downhill will return to this storied venue in Northern Scotland. We here at BIKE are giddy with anticipation.

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