Race highlights from 2017 Cairns XC World Champs
The Swiss dominated the elite titles, team relay, and u-23 comp at the 2017 World Championship in Cairns, Australia.
This year, World Champs was held in Cairns, Australia. The dusty 2.6 miles (4.3 km) course was absolutely brutal.
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In the elite women’s race, Jolanda Neff and Annie Last quickly broke from the pack. They rode together until the fourth lap, when Neff attacked and eventually opened a two minute gap. You can catch the highlights above.
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On the men’s side, it was a battle between the two greatest racers of all time. Nino Schurter and Jaroslav Kulhavy would duke it out until the final climb, when Schurter made a move. He’d cross the finish line with a seven second lead. The win marks the completion of a perfect season for Schurter, who won all six World Cup races. Watch the action unfold in the video above.
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