Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate) on his way to winning the urban downhill at the Lisboa Downtown in 2009. (Image credit: Kathy Sessler)
Gravity racers will speed downhill from Castelo to Largo do Terreiro do Trigo during the Lisboa Downhill in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, May 8. World Champion Steve Peat will return to defend his winning streak at the annual urban downhill event, which features stairs and navigation around buildings and across tram lines instead of the more usual downhill race obstacles like rocks and roots.
Great Britain's Peat has won eight of the 10 previous editions of the race. This year, his toughest competition may come from within his own Santa Cruz Syndicate team, from South African Greg Minnaar and compatriot Josh Bryceland.
Frenchman Cedric Gracia (CG Brigade), Slovakian Filip Polc (MS Evil Racing), Australian Mick Hannah (GT) are other top candidates for the win.
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