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Riding High - Aaron Rolph

With each tiny step, I gasp perilously for oxygen in the thin, frigid air and laugh to myself, “What the hell am I doing here?”

ESSENTIALS: Leogang
Just a few facts to impress your friends with ahead of this weekend's DH World Cup in Leogang, Austria.
PHOTO EPIC: DH WC #2 FORT WILLIAM
The unforgiving mountain of Aonach Mòr gives preference to no man. A true test of ability; riders are forced to put themselves on the line for a taste of victory.
PHOTO EPIC: EWS #3

With a month off after the opening swing of the Enduro World Series, would there be a changing of the guard or would the paths of dominance continue?

Troy Brosnan Returns to Crankbrothers!
"I'm really excited to be back on Crankbrothers. My first World Cup win was back in 2014 on these pedals and they've got a new version now. They feel like you're wearing flat pedals but you're actually clipped in. I just think it's going to be a next little step in the right direction to be first overall this year!"
PHOTO EPIC: EWS #1 + #2
And just like that, it was time to go racing once again. The South American swing of the Enduro World Series delivered two electrifying and diverse races, pushing riders to their limit. 
PHOTO EPIC: UCI Downhill World Championships Cairns
No points, no strategy, no time to conserve. The World Championships present a one day race where the winner takes all.
PHOTO EPIC: UCI DH World Cup #2 Fort William

Unsatisfied with 19, Greg Minnaar pushed through another week of challenging conditions to capture his 20th World Cup victory, further etching his name into the record books.

PHOTO EPIC: EWS #1 Rotorua
A winter of predictions fell short as hard charging Kiwi Wyn Masters captured his first EWS victory amidst the madness of a rain soaked season opener.