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(07.17.01)
UCI World Cup
Durango, Colorado July 14
By Pete Dylewski

Round #3 of the UCI world Cup Dual series was held in the USA, in Durango, Colorado this past weekend. Durango has deep roots in the Mountain Bike race community, as it was home of the first official UCI world Championship Mountain bike event in 1990, as well as being the home town of many of the current and past top stars of MTB racing. The riders were treated to one of the best ever Dual courses, built by one of the pioneers of MTB racing, the first official Downhill world champion, Greg Herbold. Rainy weather was the only thing that could have hindered the event, but the course help up well. Wade Bootes started off the weekend of Dual racing with a bang as he was the 3rd fastest qualifier on Friday night.

On Saturday, Wade rode strong on the wet course, as he advanced past riders such as Gary Houseman-Tomac Cycles and Eric Carter-Mongoose/Hyundai, gaining entrance to the final event where he would once again meet up with arch rival, Brian Lopes-Fox/GT.

The dual is run as a one race down the course format, so it was one run for the win. Wade blasted out of the gate, but Lopes proved to be a bit stronger down the first strait. Wade waited to make his move to try and pass at a huge double jump, that no one did during the competition, to try and pass lopes. The slick course gave way, and Wade was unable to clear the doubles and had to settle for 2nd place overall for the day.

Wade looks ahead to next weeks Norba Dual Slalom event, in which he won last year, this upcoming weekend.

Wade's sponsors include Trek, Volkswagen, Powerbar, JBL, Rock Shox, Shimano, Azonic, THE, Oakley, Vans, O'Neal, CTI 2, Marwi Spokes, ATI Grips, Toolshed undergarments, Fox racing Shox, Selle San Marco, E-Caps, Sockguy, Revenge, Champion Nutrition, Bontrager, Nike, DeMarchi, IRC, Pedro’s, IMBA, Wrench Force, www.wadebootes.com, and King Cage. BMX Sponsors include AC, Bombshell, ATI, Vans, O'Neal, Marwi, THE, Oakley, Head Lock, Azonic, and BMXpros.com. Pro Men's Dual Slalom 1. Brian Lopes (USA) Fox Racing/GT Bicycles 2. Wade Bootes (Aus), Trek-Volkswagen 3. Cedric Gracia (F) Volvo-Cannondale 4. Eric Carter (USA) Mongoose/Huyandi

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