The UCI Downhill World Cup and World Championship are the Formula 1 of mountain biking. It is a single track, the event starts with track walks then training, qualifications and then the race where athletes have to be the fastest to go down without going out of the track with only one try.

Here are some pictures of the French world cup in Lourdes 2022, Loudenvielle 2023 and world championship in Les Gets 2022. Those risky shoots require preparation to check spots, planning to know who is riding when and where. Finally, it requires carrying all the gear on difficult terrain, laying down in mud and more.