At first riders were complaining about the groomed nature of the DH track... Picture by Charles Robertson

... but heavy rain soon sorted that out! Picture by Charles Robertson

Joe Smith styles it up during a muddy practice run. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Four-cross made a welcome return. Here's Thomas Slavik showboating during practice. Picture by Charles Robertson

Britain's Scott Beaumont has helped keep the sport alive, but had to settle for ninth place. Picture by Charles Robertson

Reigning 4X world champ Michal Prokop lost his crown, going out in the semi final. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Michael Mechura seemed pleased with second - his best result ever. Picture by Charles Robertson

Roger Rinderknecht avoided the carnage on his way to the 4X win. Picture by Charles Robertson

Women's 4X winner Anneke Beerten must be running out of space in her trophy cabinet. Picture by Charles Robertson

The backdrop was as dramatic as the racing in Leogang. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Morgane Charre came from nowhere to take the women's DH win. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Manon Carpenter won bronze in her first year in elite – this girl's got big things ahead of her! Picture by Reuben Shaul

It was Steve Peat's 20th Worlds, so it was a shame his finals run was marred by a crash. Picture by Charles Robertson

Mick Hannah was fastest in timed training but couldn't break into the top 3. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Josh Bryceland was charging hard until a crash in the woods ended his hopes. Picture by Charles Robertson

Brook MacDonald was pushing hard, hoping to replicate his success at Val d'Isere. Picture by Charles Robertson

Gee Atherton shows the steely determination that took him to second step on the podium. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Aaron Gwin was hungry for the win after last year's crash but a mechanical ended his hopes. Picture by Reuben Shaul

Greg Minnaar's waited nine years for a second taste of Worlds glory, and it's well deserved. Picture by Reuben Shaul