It's the eve of the 2015 UCI Downhill World Cup, with all the news coming from Lourdes, France about the factory teams with their exciting new bikes, strips and press releases, it's a good time to remember that a good majority of every race is made up of riders who are their under their own steam.
They may have some sponsorship or be part of a privateer team and they will be there funded by winter jobs, parents and a desire to race... such as Adam Brayton from England
Source: Red Bull / Hope Tech