Best Of The 2012 iXS EDC Pila

If we were to sum up the iXS MTB World Cup weekend at Pila in one word, it would have to be 'Challenging'. In two words, 'Challenging' and 'Tough'. In three words, 'Challenging', 'Tough' and 'Muddy'.

An event affected by the fickle whims of Mother Nature, some riders were met with rain during their run, while others saw fortune - and sunlight - shine down on them as the heavens stopped pouring long enough to give them a semi-dry run.

First to ride were the men, with Robin Wallner (SWE - Team Åre Bikepark), Oscar Härnström (SWE - Pila Black Arrows) and Joshua Button (AUS - SC Intense) taking first, second and third places respectively - Button recorded the fastest time during the period of rain.

In the women's race Floriane Pugin (FRA - Scott 11) won, followed in second place by Emilie Siegenthaler (Scott 11) and Emmeline Ragot (MS MONDRAKER) in third.

Men's Elite Results

1 WALLNER Robin, 4:17.309
2 HÄRNSTRÖM Oscar, 4:23.516
3 BUTTON Joshua, 4:23.800
4 SPAGNOLO Damien, 4:26.482
5 CUNNINGHAM Ruaridh, 4:29.818

Women's Elite Results

1 PUGIN Floriane, 4:53.291
2 SIEGENTHALER Emilie, 4:55.415
3 RAGOT Emmeline, 4:56.127
4 CANEPA Elisa, 5:04.544
5 RUCHTI Miriam, 5:07.985