MTB World Cup XC #9 & DH #7 - CDM, Schladming, Austria, September 11-14, 2008

Race 3 - September 12: Elite men 4X

During practice the views were spectacular. Photo ©: Luke Weber	And the course was dry and fast. Photo ©: Luke Weber
Unfortunately, not even the official jackets Photo ©: Luke Weber	Riders started the evening in overcast conditions. Photo ©: Luke Weber
This panoramic gives a better idea of the rolling nature of the jumps. Photo ©: Luke Weber	The clouds rolled into the Schladming valley. Photo ©: Luke Weber
Final-round winner Saladini managed at least one ride in the dry. Photo ©: Luke Weber	Alvarez completed the clean sweep with his final podium Photo ©: Luke Weber