240+ riders of all ages and backgrounds signed up to take part in this year’s Steel City Downhill. The course, which is located in Greno Woods, Sheffield, is the same one used last year making it the ideal race for anyone to have a go at.
Unlike the super steep, technical downhill courses found in World Cup or BDS races, the Steel City course has a mild gradient which is just as much fun rolling down on a fully rigid fat bike as it is on a full on downhill race machine. Speed and level of difficulty remain very much in the hands of the rider, with plenty of opportunities to hit drops and jump corners, or simply follow the trail at your own pace.
Before any racing could begin, all riders were given the opportunity to walk the track then each of us had to make two practice runs to qualify for the race.
The first round of racing was held in glorious sunshine with every rider putting in really impressive race runs. Come round two though and the heavens had opened making the hardback terrain quite greasy.
For those not racing through the woods, there were plenty of stalls to shop at, browse and fill up on coffee and quality food.
If you missed the race this year we highly recommend that you either sign up to take part next year or just pop into the woods to cheer other riders on.
Peaty’s Steel City Downhill Results
Full results, plus a few more photos, can be found over on the Roots and Rain website.
Leighton Vans Pro-Am Men
1. Eddie Masters
2. Phil Atwill
3. Craig Evans
60 Stick Pro-Am Women
1. Tracey Moseley
2. Chloe Taylor
3. Martha Gill
Shred XS 10-12 Boys
1. Owen Rick
2. Kenzie Nevard
3. Max Ward
18 Bikes 13-14 Boys
1. Jordan Williams
2. David Wilcox
3. Lewis Beardsell
Flare Clothing 15-16 Boys
1. Wesley Fife
2. Ben Jackson
3. Matteo Crompton
Expert Bike Repair 17-18 Boys
1. Kade Edwards
2. Jake Monk
3. Luke Knight
Bike Garage 19-29 Men
1. Ed Thomsett
2. Jack Read
3. Matt Hockenhull
Polaris 30-39 Men
1. Ben Deakin
2. Gareth Jones
3. Tom Harrison
Hope 40-49 Men
1. Jason Dickinson
2. Chris Whitfield
3. Woody Hole
Fasthouse UK 19-29 Women
1. Abigale Lawton
2. Hannah Saville
3. Toni Fryer
Joystick 30-39 Women
1. Anya Tolwinska
2. Catrin Oldfield
3. Jaime Gray
Royal Racing 40+ Women
Beverley Adipura
2. Cath Tilford
3. Julia Ferguson
For more details about the event, and to keep an eye on what’s in store for 2018 take a look at the Steel City Downhill website.