UCI World Cup: Cairns DH highlights

All the incredible action from Smithfield Forest courtesy of the Parkin brothers.

For a myriad of reasons, Saturday's racing at the second round of the UCI World Cup in Cairns will live long in the memory. Possibly the only international level bike race ever to be paused to allow a snake to cross the track, the jungle threw just about everything at the riders.

The weekend was a war of attrition often tempered with the lingering threats of poison, teeth and physical exertion. There hasn't been a World Cup like Cairns for years - have a slice of Parkin goodness, you all deserve it!

Credit: Red Bull