Fast and loose: The story of World Cup qualifying

Some have said there's only one line down this mountain, which means any little mistake is going to cost dearly come race day. It also means that to make it to the top of the podium, you need to ride on the very edge of what's possible on a downhill bike.

Get a taste of what's to come with the video above, then check back on race day for what promises to be one of the fastest, closest races of the season.

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