The fifth round of the 2024 Downhill World Cup series takes place at the renowned venue of Les Gets in the Haute Savoie region of France. Riders will be gearing up for qualifying on Friday followed by the main race on Saturday. Fans can expect to see some top riders competing on this challenging course.
The official Qualifying start list will be updated once riders have confirmed their attendance with the organizers. The event will feature elite men, elite women, junior women, and junior men categories. It promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown between some of the best downhill riders in the world.
In addition, the Pinkbike Fantasy Downhill League in Association with Five Ten is also taking place. Participants have a chance to win prizes in this contest, which is open to legal residents of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Germany, United Kingdom, and 50 United States and DC. The contest runs from March 18, 2024, to October 6, 2024.
The grand prize includes a cash portion of 5,000 USD, which will be awarded in the form of a check for US and Canadian winners, or a bank wire transfer for winners from Australia, Germany, or the UK. Winners outside the United States will receive the cash prize in their local currency based on the current foreign exchange rate. Contest details, eligibility requirements, and prize descriptions can be found in the Official Rules. Void in Quebec and any other prohibited areas. The sponsor of the contest is Outside Interactive.