#longlivechainsaw Fort William World Cup DH Track Walk Slideshow

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Welcome to Scotland for the 2016 World Cup DH at Fort William. This is the first race back since the loss of our friend and competitor, Stevie Smith. Today was dedicated to him. -Sven Martin
It was an emotional day. #longlivechainsaw -Sven Martin
Mark Wallace fittingly led the train #longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
Greg Minnaar cracks one under the arch today. -Sven Martin
Greg Minnaar cracks one under the arch today. -Duncan Philpott
The chainsaw smoke settles as the last riders fill up the corral after the Stevie Smith memorial run. -Sven Martin
Steve Peat has a "Last Order" bar set up right on the finish line to celebrate his last World Cup here. The bar was christened today for the Steve Smith memorial run. -Sven Martin
Steve says a few words as everyone raises a glass to Stevie. -Duncan Philpott
First things first. Beard shaving in honor of #longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
Claudio Caluori 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Rupert Chapman 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Boris Beyer 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Eddie Masters 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
#longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
#longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
Wyn Masters 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Laurie Greenland and Martin representing. -Sven Martin
Mark Wallace, good friend and teammate of Stevie, passes out the beers after the run is done. -Sven Martin
Palmer's first time to Fort William for a heavy day. @maddogboris
#longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
Josh Bryceland 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Kathy Sessler 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Everyone 4 Stevie. -Sven Martin
Devinci Team Manager, Gabe Fox, was working hard today, ironing a Stevie logo on so many jerseys. #respect @maddogboris
Every team and pit remembering. #longlivechainsaw @maddogboris
Ratty remembers. @maddogboris
Scottish shooter, Keith Valentine, with one of his iconic finish line shots of Stevie as a custom lens hood sticker. -Sven Martin
Danny Hart just won the BDS race a couple of weeks ago here in Scotland. Will he do it again on sunday? @maddogboris
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Boris and Marshy in their kilts proving men really don't wear anything under. -Sven Martin
Boris does his best impression of the classic "tennis girl". It's true what they say about men in Kilts. -Duncan Philpott
Martin Ashton has been out riding the track this week. Inspiring to see. -Sven Martin
These empty crowds won't stay this way for long. I don't think the UCI will be making any friends with the Scots though with finish line signage like this. -Sven Martin
Rachel with some thoughts on what it takes to master Fort William. -Sven Martin
Rachel Atherton finally feels up for the brutal Fort William track after all these years. -Sven Martin
The girls were not afraid to join in with the run and sink some beers and give some cheers for Steve. -Sven Martin
Luca Shaw and Mitch Ropelato on Santa Cruz V10's and the SRAM Troy Lee Designs Racing. -Sven Martin
Even big Sam Dale melts when he comes across this pup on the hip step down. -Sven Martin
Martin Maes' first year as an Elite and racing some DH here this weekend. No expectations, he's here for fun. -Sven Martin
Mark Maurissen loving the sunny warm Scotland. -Sven Martin
The white snake of track gleams in the sunshine. Riders were not spending their time examining the famliar top section. -Duncan Philpott
After struggling to start the BDS last weekend with illness Manon Carpenter is back on track to make up for last year's race. -Duncan Philpott
Where the track has gone left of frame for many years this year a new trail is cleared through the loamy woods. -Duncan Philpott
It will be odd for the fresh woods to not be a slick bog for once. -Duncan Philpott
Each and every crash mat has to go through a thorough testing protocol to ensure it can be used trackside in Fort William. -Duncan Philpott
Harry Heath with his best #longlivechainsaw facial hair running to the bottom in order to make it in time for the memorial ride. -Duncan Philpott
The start of the track is as buff as ever, smooth with a dashing of death nuggets. -Duncan Philpott
Any cloud experts out there? There are strange things afoot here with the weather in Fort William. -Duncan Philpott
Did you get the shot? -Duncan Philpott
Cheeky lines become more obvious over time and then they lose their advantage. -Duncan Philpott
Beware of the stump! -Duncan Philpott
Some concrete decisions were made this year about the course design. -Duncan Philpott
#longlivechainsaw -Duncan Philpott
Really everybody was thinking of Stevie today and showed their respect. #longlivechainsaw @maddogboris
If #slamdunc asks you if you wanna join him exploring Scotland, never ever say no. #exploringexpert @maddogboris
...And not a midge in sight, for now. Stay tuned and never forget Stevie Smith. -Duncan Philpott
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Welcome to Scotland for the 2016 World Cup DH at Fort William. This is the first race back since the loss of our friend and competitor, Stevie Smith. Today was dedicated to him. Sven Martin, Duncan Philpott and @maddogboris share the beautiful, but heavy day through photos and interviews.

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