It’s the day before the biggest day in the 2009 downhill mountain biking calendar, the World Champs. Here in Canberra it feels a bit like Christmas Eve, but with more bikes than Santa could hope to haul around, and a fair amount of nervous energy mixed in with the atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. All the training, practicing and organistation that everyone’s put in all comes down to one run. By tomorrow evening, new Elite and Junior downhill world champions will be decided. And then there’ll be a party…

When practice was all done, Martha Hucker writer wandered around the pits and chatted to people. Here’s how the three fastest riders from yesterday’s official timed runs are feeling about tomorrow’s World Championship downhill race:

Here's some shots of what some of the world's fastest women mountain bikers were doing to prepare for the big day tomorrow.

Georgia Wight and most other riders are getting their last lines dialled:

Georgia Wight, Canberra.
Photo: Rita Langley

Claire Whiteman is trying to keep that new bike shine:

Claire Whiteman keeping her new Glory looking new.
Photo: Rita Langley

Joanna Petterson is working hard:

 

Joanna Peterson fitting new rubber for World Champs.
Photo: Rita Langley

Forecast is good, tomorrow's going to be a good day!

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Published on 05/09/2009 by Martha Hucker.