World Champs DH Slipping and Sliding Slideshow

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<b>Laurie Greenland took Junior seeding victory by 8-seconds, but with today's conditions there were plenty of mishaps, so it could still be a close race on Sunday. Just look at his shock and how hard he is hitting the berm. Laurie's dad in audio. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>After dominating the Junior Women's field all year, it's no surprise to see Marine Cabirou going fastest in seeding.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Digging in to 2nd place in seeding, Andrew Crimmins battled through the rain.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>You're being rad on a bike when you even impress your own team mates. Remi.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>If Troy had on red ruby slippers, he may be thinking "there's no place like home," right about now.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Sam Hill not too fussed about the conditions, looking for ways to avoid the mainline ruts.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Rachel Atherton in the wispy, misty open section today. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>According to Duncan's super math which takes rider weight, riding style, rear shock, hair color and nationality into consideration, this naturally-formed berm rut can withstand about 5G's.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Practice was finished early due to health risks for marshals etc. Apparently they're the only ones on the hill at risk of getting ill but these guys were super prepared.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>No more #keepingcalm now, it's time to smash some balls. #twatgap</b> @maddogboris
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<b>Greg tickles his twig.</b> -Mikael Soares
<b>Greg Minnaar, post-top tube surf. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>Gwin with the perfect form, regardless of surface conditions. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>Rob Warner, coming in hot and throwing shit up everywhere. </b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Wyn's getting down to enduro weight for the end of season show down! Wearing the body armor for extra warmth, not safety.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Loic gapping straight where most others weave. A few milliseconds here and there go a long way on a long track. #additup</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Yep there was water today. And a lot of it!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Morning rain.</b> -Fraser Britton
<b>Myriam Nicole with the perfect flow and form around a rotor-bending rock just before the track turns on its head and becomes a rutty grease fest. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>Mick podiumed here in 2009 and we never count him out when it comes to World Champs.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Wash, rinse...</b> -Sven Martin
<b>...wring with The Hoff</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Marshal selfie action during Junior seeding. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>Claire Buchar looks comfortable in the greasy, wet conditions. Plenty of Spring and Fall practice back home in BC.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Gee Atherton gave a lesson today in how to ride the main line faster than anyone else today.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Both Rachel and Gee are extremely confident in the conditions and look like they're only going to be battling off their Commencal counterparts.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>The woods were wet and dark today and plenty of these littered the slightly tamer and flatter sections.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Miranda Miller, nailing the ruts!</b> -Sven Martin
<b>The sun broke through for a split second and when it did, things got epic!!</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Epic v2.0.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Juliana Bicycles, Georgia Astle came in 4th in Junior Women's seeding but was held up by a few girls. Look how hard and low she hits the berm. Not bad for youth. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>#allthelads. Brendan and Simmonds loving the conditions.</b> -Sven Martin
<b>Casey and the name-sake conditions.</b> @maddogboris
<b>Marcelo slips and slides, catching front wheel roost despite the long front fender. </b> -Sven Martin
<b>Mike Jones looked up to speed today. He had a master class in how to stay in control in muddy conditions from Sam Hill.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Full gas in practice for Martin Maes and 3rd place in the seeding.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>The eyes speak a thousand words. War of attrition with Matt Delorme.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>The aftermath of a muddy day. Needles cools down while he waits for the laundry fairies to handle the mess.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Alex Marin in his Spanish national kit on fire!</b> @maddogboris
<b>Every 5 minutes this view would change, but for Laurie Greendland it shut off the beautiful view for a distraction-free run to an 8-second lead over Crimmins.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Focused eyes committing in the slick mud. Just a few more meters of rest for Tracy Hannah before the track plunges in one last steep effort to the line.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>#notavanzac - 2015 German Champ, Sandra RĂ¼besam bringing color to the mud and fog.</b> @maddogboris
<b>Not the usual Ratboy stance we're used to seeing!</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Crashes mean dirty grips.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>With so much rain, the track became a frothing torrent.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>A demonstration in how to ride the mud from Troy. Stick the rear end out and get 'er done.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Slipping and sliding has its consequences.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Kiwi bike washing hand swag battles.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>No, no...you just tear off the little, clear bit, not the whole goggle.</b> @maddogboris
<b>With a huge stack of tear-offs on your goggles and a 5-minute run ahead, roll-offs seem like a wise idea.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>I never loose lens caps but almost lost this during Elite practice. We survived today and are ready for more! Stay tuned.</b> -Sven Martin
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Torrential rains, frigid temperatures and DH practice cut short for the safety of the marshals. The second day of DH action at the 2015 Mountain Bike World Champs was as unpredictable as they come. Sven, Duncan and @maddogboris suffer the soak to bring you the stories of the day.

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