FINAL RESULTS - 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill Fort William Junior 4

It was a misty and cold day at the top of Aonach Mòr as we got our first taste of live broadcast DH racing in 2024. Myriam Nicole unfortunately came up short of qualifying for the elite race later today, but as a bonus, we got to have her in the commentary booth for the Junior Women. Heather Wilson threw down a race run that will stay with her for a long time, taking the win in her first ever World Cup in front of her home crowd. Shoutout to top qualifier and reigning Junior World Champ Erice van Leuven who had a puncture early on in her run, but was incredibly still in the lead through 3 splits (furiously screaming her rage all the way down the track), ultimately crossing the line in 5th place. Some points salvaged for Erice (and anyone who picked her for their fantasy team...like yours truly, the author of this article...).

Aaron Gwin is not yet well enough to race, but we were as ever stoked to benefit from his insights in the commentary booth when the Junior Men got underway. George Madley laid down an early marker, bested instances later by Dane Jewett who went marginally faster. It would take until the top 4 qualifiers before Dane's time fell, as Luke Wayman charged his way to a 4:16, on pace with Daniel Parfitt's fastest qualifier. Luke's joy would be short lived, as Asa Vermette delivered on the potential we all know he has with a blistering 4:10 - only 2 seconds off the fastest times from Elite qualifying! Max Alran rode well, but crossing the line some 7 seconds back saw him slot into third at the time. All eyes on fastest qualifier and home favorite Daniel Parfitt, who kept Asa in sight through the first two splits, but faded to third at the line. #USDH joy as Asa has well and truly arrived!

2024 Fort William Downhill World Cup Results - Junior Men's Final

2024 Fort William Downhill World Cup Results - Junior Women's Final