24 Seven Downtown Street Race, Bridgnorth

The team headed down to Bridgnorth in Shropshire yesterday to take part in the UK's first downtown street race an event which Ancillotti UK are proud to be supporting as a main sponsor. It was the perfect oppurtunity for showcasing the sport of downhill to the public giving them the oppurtunity to enjoy mtb racing minus the mud and of course was great fun for the riders; thousands of spectators turned out to enjoy the racing every vantage point was packed to bursting with people cheering on the racers. Its safe to say the atmosphere was like no other race weve ever attended. A big prize fund and tons of product prizes where up for grabs for the fastest guys down the course.



The sun was shining as we rolled into the town after a trip down in Bill's speedy new Seat Altea. Things where just startimg to get underway, practice was in full swing up in the town. The track was estimated at around 35 seconds long, it wound its way steeply down from the start at the church shooting you over steps and round some super tight corners before flying down to the picturesque finish by the river.



Joe and Matt had come down to enjoy the fun, and come racing they both put in fantastic rides. Matt put himself up their with the Worlds best taking second behind Gee Atherton, earning himself a cool £300 for his efforts.



Joe after only getting a chance to practice twice in the morning flew down the course to bag himself the Youth number one spot and the Ancillotti £50 fastest Youth time of the day prize cheque as presented by Andy. After twelve months of organisation the event was a huge success a Big thanks goes out to the organizers especailly Chopper, the people of Bridgnorth and of course the huge number riders who turned out to take part.



Well done guys, it was a great day. Heres hoping it paves the way for many more races of its kind across the country.