Phil Atwill and new recruit Thanasis Panagitsas head to the first World Cup of the year in France.

Aaron Gwin shares the footage of his huge crash at the 2022 World Cup opener in Lourdes.

Loic Bruni recaps his race run from the opening round of the 2022 World Cup.

Includes POV from Gwin's qualifying crash.

Eliot Jackson was on the ground at the event and walks you through the 48 hours leading up to the only run that really counts, the finals.

The first round of the 2022 DH World Cup provided plenty of drama and things to think about during the two-month wait for round 2.

Racing gets off to a solid start for the RockShox Trek Race Team in Lourdes.

A wild track, great conditions and some seriously committed riding from the world’s best.

Vanesa Petrovska was the top first year junior in the race.

Henry, Ben, and James talk about the first World Cup race of 2022, including long lift lines, fast juniors, and a resurgent Amaury Pierron.

Ben recaps an incredible 1st round of racing in France.

Forbidden doesn't have a dedicated DH bike yet, but the Dreadnought sure looks good with a dual crown fork.

Jump on board Amaury Pierron's incredible run from Lourdes.

Wyn Masters hits the pits after the race to see how the riders held up.

The first race of the season did not disappoint.

Race ready bikes from Frameworks, Raaw, Commencal, Canyon and NS

We took one last lap of the pits this morning to see what's new.

All the fastest runs from the World Cup kick off

The results are in from Lourdes.

It's safe to say the World Cup season has started with a bang!

See how you did in the first round of the DH Fantasy League.

Ben Cathro breaks down the Lourdes track after a few days of watching and riding.

Check out some of the action from qualifying.

A deep dive into the sectors and splits.

The results are in from qualifying at the first round of the 2022 World Cup.

See who will be taking to the start gate for finals tomorrow.

A previous shoulder injury will be stopping Ben from racing this weekend.

It's the first round of the 2022 World Cup DH season and Ben Cathro is on the ground to get you up to speed on which riders are looking fast.

Despite lift delays riders did manage a few laps on the first full day of riding.

The course is a brutal one from start to finish - a rude awakening for the first test of the year.

Check out how the track is looking after riders managed a few practice runs in Lourdes.

The track at Lourdes this year is fast, rocky and rough. Join Ben Cathro on a practice run through the wild track as he tries some crazy lines for the first time.

The bonanza of new bikes keeps coming this weekend

The most important results of the week are in from the first World Cup in Lourdes.

Martin Maes' new Orbea World Cup bike

As the World Cup season kicks off in Lourdes, Orange has revealed its new mixed wheel downhill bike.

Check out the rider's reaction from track walk.

We've been for a lap of the pits to see what's fresh for the new race season.

The first round of the World Cup is always going to see the biggest updates in terms of tech

Let off the brakes and get on the gas, it's the first round of the 2022 DH World Cup!

More idlers, fresh frames, and new tires are all on the list.