Vallnord DH course preview: Gutierrez vs. the G.O.A.T.

It's a wild ride down the Andorran World Cup track with Greg Minnaar and Marcelo Guttierrez

Terry McKall July 4, 2019

It’s mountain biking’s version of “Who wore it Better?” Dueling course previews from this weekend’s World Cup downhill in Vallnord, Andorra.

This week, it’s the G.O.A.T. vs. Marcello Gutierrez.

Weighing in for The Syndicate is Greg Minnaar. The South African has earned the nickname the G.O.A.T. for his long and successful career on the World Cup circuit. With a strong showing in Leogang, the veteran campaigner showed he’s not just racing for placings, either.

In Andorra, Minnaar has a quick meeting with a tree on the incredibly dusty track. Shortly after, the Syndicate rider redeems himself by pioneering a new sniper gap on the relentlessly steep course.

Watch Greg Minnaar’s preview of the 2019 World Cup downhill track in Vallnord, Andorra.

With that done and very dusty, it’s Gutierrez’s turn.

The Columbian is used to high altitude and thin air from his home country, but what can he do on the steep Andorran track?

Downhill qualifying for the 2019 World Cup in Vallnord, Andorra takes place Friday, July 5. Finals are on Saturday, July 6. You can watch all the racing live on Red Bull TV.