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Nina Hoffmann and Amaury Pierron win in Scotland

Marc Strucken

 · 23.05.2022

Nina Hoffmann and Amaury Pierron win in ScotlandPhoto: Bartek Wolinski
Nina Hoffmann and Amaury Pierron win in Scotland
Amaury Pierron produced a sensational descent in difficult conditions in Fort William on Sunday at the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Germany's Nina Hoffmann takes her second World Cup victory in Fort William.

Fort William in Scotland, at the foot of the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis, showed its particularly Scottish and damp side. As a result, the riders at the UCI Downhill World Cup also had to contend with difficult conditions on the course at the weekend. Frenchman Amaury Pierron had to use all his speed and skills on the slippery sections to beat his compatriot Thibaut Daprela and Brit Laurie Greenland. Greenland was initially ahead in the first two sections, but then lost time in the second half and finished third.

Amaury Pierron gives everything for the downhill victory in Fort William, Scotland, and takes first place - currently also in the overall standings.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Amaury Pierron gives everything for the downhill victory in Fort William, Scotland, and takes first place - currently also in the overall standings.

Frenchman Benoit Coulanges finished fourth and the 2020 UCI MTB World Cup DH champion Matt Walker fifth. Pierron had already won the first round of the 2022 World Cup in Lourdes and now extended his lead in the overall standings over Greenland and Coulanges to 166 points. With his victory, Pierron also completed his hat-trick on the legendary Scottish course after winning in 2018 and 2019.

Head down: Frenchman Thibaut Daprela throws himself at the numerous fans and spectators in Fort William.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Head down: Frenchman Thibaut Daprela throws himself at the numerous fans and spectators in Fort William.
"Winning here three times in a row is really difficult. I didn't feel good at the start of the weekend. The Brits were incredibly fast this weekend. It was really tough. It was very windy at the top, but I gave it my all on the bridge. It was a struggle to get to the bottom." - Amaury Pierron
Laurie Greenland also struggled with the conditions at the UCI DH World Cup in Scotland at the weekend and ended up losing a lot of time.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Laurie Greenland also struggled with the conditions at the UCI DH World Cup in Scotland at the weekend and ended up losing a lot of time.
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Nina Hoffmann puts in an "almost perfect run"

Nina Hoffmann from Thuringia took victory in the women's DH race at the World Cup. With a lead of over three seconds on Switzerland's Camille Balanche, she obviously had less to contend with in the conditions. France's Myriam Nicole came third, Italy's Eleonora Farina fourth and Austria's Valentina Höll fifth.

Nina Hoffmann celebrates her 1st place in Fort William - together with numerous fans at the track.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Nina Hoffmann celebrates her 1st place in Fort William - together with numerous fans at the track.
"It was legendary to win in Fort William. It was almost the perfect run. The fans are incredible. You just don't have to worry about the conditions. Trust in your bike." - Nina Hoffmann

The former javelin thrower is in fourth place in the overall standings of the 2022 UCI Downhill World Cup, with Balanche in first place, Nicole in second and Austria's Valentina "Vali" Höll in third.

After Nina Hoffmann, Camille Balanche also had a very good run and consolidated her top position in the overall women's downhill standings.Photo: Bartek Wolinski After Nina Hoffmann, Camille Balanche also had a very good run and consolidated her top position in the overall women's downhill standings. Vali Höll lets it fly on the track - even though it was muddy and windy - and takes 5th place. Third place in the overall standings could perhaps be contested by Nina Hoffmann in the next round.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Vali Höll lets it fly on the track - even though it was muddy and windy - and takes 5th place. Third place in the overall standings could perhaps be contested by Nina Hoffmann in the next round.

The remaining UCI Downhill World Cup races in 2022

  • 10 - 12 June: Leogang (AUT)
  • 08 - 10 July: Lenzerheide (SUI)
  • 15 - 17 July: Vallnord (AND)
  • 29 - 31 July: Snowshoe (USA)
  • 05 - 07 August: Mont Sainte-Anne (CAN)
  • 02 - 04 September: Val Di Sole (ITA)
Britain's Kade Edwards puts in a no-hander for the fans - but it wasn't enough for the 22-year-old to finish in the top five.Photo: Bartek Wolinski Britain's Kade Edwards puts in a no-hander for the fans - but it wasn't enough for the 22-year-old to finish in the top five.
Marc Strucken

Marc Struken is a passionate bike journalist and editor at Delius Klasing Verlag. After working in radio, radio, TV and online marketing, he has been contributing his experience to digital content for BIKE, EMTB, FREERIDE and MYBIKE since 2022 - whether mountain bike, gravel or road bike.

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