Specialized Racing: World Cup DH3 - Vallnord
The downhill boys head to Andorra as the 2013 UCI Downhill World Cup season continues. The ski area at Vallnord offers a particularly dynamic and demanding track, with a mix of tight sections that require a of pedaling, technical terrain, and some remarkably steep flat-out runs. Though it's already late July, this is only third round, and the crew is visibly anxious to get back into racing rhythm. All three riders (Mitch Ropelato, Troy Brosnan, and Aaron Gwin) safely found their way down the track, with two of them placing in the top ten. Though satisfied with the progress, each rider is clearly hungry for better results. Check out their Demo 8 downhill bikes at http://www.specialized.com/demo
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Video produced by John Lawlor and Victor Lucas for Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc
OVERHEARD: Specialized Racing Downhill Team in Port Angeles, WA
Go behind the scenes with the Specialized Racing Downhill Team at the Northwest Cup in Port Angeles, Washington, as the guys hit the road for the first time in 2013. Team riders Aaron Gwin, Troy Brosnan, and Mitch Ropelato, used the Northwest Cup terrain to get early season race training aboard their Demo 8s, while veteran World Cup Wrench Jacy Shumilak dialed in their machines for the rigors of the upcoming season.
Specialized would like to thank Scott Tucker and Casey Northern for their help and hospitality while in Port Angeles.
Photography shot on location in Port Angeles, Washington, by Cameron Baird and Ryan Cleek; supplemental photography by Jake Orness and Sebastian Schieck. Produced by Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
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Canberra National Champs 2013 With Troy Brosnan By Jake Lucas
Brosnan back on the bike at Canberra National champs during Wednesday practice
