Justin Leov bounced back from his crash at Val di Sole to take 2nd behind Chris Kovarik with Blenky 3rd.

Kiwis Justin Leov (Trek World Racing) and Sam Blekinsop (Lapierre International) take 2^nd and 3^rd at Garbonzo DH at Crankworx 2010 in Whistler, Canada.

In trying conditions after rain the day before, Chris Kovarik (CRC Intense, AUS), claimed the win with a time of 13:22.9 with Leov stopping the clock at with a time of 13:29.85 and Blenkinsop, coming in with a 13:39.35

It was an impressive return to form for Leov, who just a week ago knocked himself unconscious during practice at the 5^th round of the UCI World Cup in Val de Sol, Italy.

“I'm really stoked with how my run went today, the last two weeks have been really tough. I was feeling a bit dizzy for the first few rides here, but put it together today & that gives me a lot of confidence coming into the last round of the world cup & the world camps next month” said Leov

Blenkinsop continued his consistent form this year with a solid 3^rd place. Training all week with team mate & 10 times world champ Nicolas Vouilloz, 

 “It was quite challenging up there today, especially after yesterdays rain, the wooden bridges were super sketch, with all the compacted mud, I could have probably gone a bit harder, but played it safe & am happy to get 3^rd on such a long & challenging course”.

Blenkinsop will be looking to consolidate his 3^rd place overall at the last round of the UCI World Cup in Windham, and will be gunning for a good result at the world champs in Mount Saint Anne, Quebec, next month.

Fellow Kiwi Brook Macdonald (MS Evil Racing) came through with a solid 22nd place 

In the amateur categories, Ex-pat Kiwi Steve Murphy (41 years old!) took out the masters men with a time of 14:36 & an impressive 21^st place. Ex National Champ from way back in the early 90's Darryn Henderson was 16th in the Vets.Cam Johnston was 11th in the juniors.

The woman race was won by Anne Caroline Chausson, from Miranda Miller & Fionn Griffiths.

By Fraser Gordon.