Kyle Strait's first world cup of 2008

Kyle Strait placed 24th and more impressively was 1st American in the opening Downhill World Cup of 2008 in Maribor, Slovenia. There were no surprises at the front with Sam Hill taking the crown.

Brian Lopes with Kyle in 4X Practice. Unfortunately, Kyle had a crash in practice, thus eliminating him from the main event. (courtesy Gary Perkin)

Kyle in downhill action (courtesy Gary Perkin)

Kyle on the smoother faster section near the finish (courtesy Gary Perkin)

The Specialized Truck in Maribor (courtesy Gary Perkin)

Results for Men's DH:

1 Samuel Hill (Aus) Monster Energy / Iron Horse - 2.47.54
2 Julien Camellini (Fra) Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense - 2.50.62
3 Steve Peat (GBr) Santa Cruz Syndicate - 2.51.85
4 Fabien Barel (Fra) Subaru Mountain Bike Pro Team - 2.52.11
5 Greg Minnaar (RSA) Santa Cruz Syndicate - 2.52.19
6 Gee Atherton (GBr) Animal Commencal - 2.52.34
7 Chris Kovarik (Aus) Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense - 2.52.52
8 Justin Leov (NZl) Yeti Fox Shox Factory Race Team - 2.52.56
9 Brendan Fairclough (GBr) Monster Energy / Iron Horse - 2.54.23
10 Andrew Neethling (RSA) GT Bicycles - 2.55.49

24 Kyle Strait (USA) Specialized Factory Racing - 2.58.60