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Downhill Mountain Biking (DH) is a style of Mountain Biking practiced on steep, rough terrain that often features jumps, drops, rock gardens and other obstacles. Jumps can be up to and including 12 meters (39 feet), and drops can be greater than 3 meters (10 feet).
Mountain biking: Rider type: Downhill: Professional team; 2015–present: Specialized/Fox racing: Major wins; 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2024 UCI Downhill Overall World Champion 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022 UCI World Champion in Vallnord (Andorra), Cairns (Australia), Lenzerheide (switzerland) Mont Sainte-Anne (Canada) and Les Gets (France) [1]
A downhill bike (also known as a downhill mountain bike) is a full suspension bicycle designed for downhill cycling on particularly steep, technical trails. Unlike a typical mountain bike, durability and stability are the most important design features, compared to lighter, more versatile cross-country bikes.
Erice van Leuven (born 30 November 2006) is a downhill mountain biker from Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is the current UCI Downhill Junior Women's World Champion, [3] having won the title two years in a row in 2023 and 2024, and also the 2024 UCI World Cup Overall Champion for Junior Women.
The men's downhill is an event at the annual UCI Mountain Bike & Trails World Championships. It has been held since the inaugural championships in 1990. It has been held since the inaugural championships in 1990.
Mark Wallace (born June 1, 1995) is a professional downhill mountain biker from Canada. Wallace began his career at Devinci Global Racing alongside fellow Canadian, Steve Smith . [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
The Megavalanche race was the creation of mountain bike pioneer George Edwards, who was involved in creating some of the first downhill tracks in Europe. The first race, held in 1995, saw 400 riders in attendance. [2] The race has been managed by Edwards since its inception, and is organized by his company, UCC.
Amaury Pierron (born 4 March 1996) is a French downhill mountain biker.In 2019, he finished third in the UCI Downhill World Championships in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada.He also won three rounds and the overall classification of the 2018 UCI Downhill World Cup.