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The first competitions for the European cup boarder cross took place at Puy st vincent this weekend.
There were over 180 competitions representing more than 20 nations. There were a number of competitors from the world cup teams ensuring a high quality field in both the mens and women’s events

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The Bankes family had three competitors representing Britain and France and had a successful weekend.

Charlotte Bankes coming back from injury and in her first competitive event for a year secured first place on the Saturday and 8th on Sunday.

Thomas Bankes gained a top 16 place on the Saturday before being taken out in the quarter finals and William Bankes secured a top 10 position on the Sunday.

Next week Tom and William will be representing Britain and France in the first World Cup event in Europe to be held in Veysonnaz, Switzerland. Charlotte, still recovering from injury will be taking it easy until the next European Cup in Norway which will be held on the 4-5 February.

Happy new year to everyone!

Today was an amazing day and we decided to go and do one of our favorite local backcountry runs with my brother William Bankes. There was a bit of snow left from the snowfall two weeks ago so it was a nice day. The top of the run was slightly wind blown but further down the snow was nice.

Next weekend will be the Puy st Vincent boardercross with the first European cup of the season.

See you then!