That was a tough race to watch. So many guys I wanted to win, but only one can. I hadn't picked Bruni for the win, but since he won the last race there, I suppose it's not surprising. Props to Gwin for getting bronze on a track that is arguably not suited to his riding style. Minaar posted about his flat - broken spoke that punctured the rim tape - freak failure...
Gutted for Tracy. I'm sure she will watch the replay and yell at herself to get up faster... if only she knew how close she was even with the crash. Miller was obviously in shock about the whole thing. It'll be interesting to see if wearing the rainbow stripes translates into better results in 2018.
Funny how the Specialized Gravity Team "should" have had a hat-trick of winners, except the one racer who was expected to win - Finn - also crashed out of contention.
While often commented about not being the most technically demanding course, it definitely bit a bunch of riders hard.
With the broken collarbone, I would not be surprised if 2018 turns out to be Rachel Atherton's final season, although I doubt she will say anything until the final races. She has often mentioned in videos how the injuries are starting to wear on her.
