PEATY WINS THE WORLDS!!!

Steve Peat is UCI World Champion 2009! More info from Oz as we get it. Beers all round…!!!

119 Responses to “PEATY WINS THE WORLDS!!!”

  1. nick hart Says:

    man oh man i’m so proud of you. i met you years ago at norton doing circuit training and again at the worlds in vail. i’m a teacher in rotherham and you inspire so many kids. i’m also a patient at weston park and i have seen some of the reaction to your weekender going on there.
    i must admit to shedding a tear for you this morning from happiness. i bet you can’t wait to get back to the family and big hugs all round. well done, if i meet you again then i’ll buy you a beer or three.
    great effort.

  2. mantheylovetohate Says:

    Congratulations Steve! It’s been a long wait. I had tears in my eyes!

  3. Paul Says:

    Congratulations Peaty!! Stoked that you finally got the one you been chasing for soo long!!!
    Now go out and celebrate CG stylee!!!
    Yorkshire loud & proud!

  4. Andrew Copley Says:

    Well done Steve….

  5. dave howe Says:

    well dun steve from every one back home , steve peat world champ … how awsome is that !!

  6. Andy Says:

    Hey Steve,

    Well done, fantastic result on a rubbish track.

    All the best

    Andy

  7. Stuart Says:

    Well done, truly deserved..!

  8. Rich Says:

    Top Drawer Peaty!!

    Its been a long time coming Old Man!!

    Good effort on behalf of the Old Boys out there!!

  9. Dan March Says:

    Well done sir, many congratulations!!!!

  10. Tim Says:

    Awesome new! Well done, couldn’t have happened to a more deserving rider.
    #1!

  11. Nick Blaney Says:

    BRILLIANT! Well done mate!

  12. gareth roberts Says:

    PEATY YOU LEGEND,
    Ive been watching you ever since the days of you and jason mcroy back in the day.
    im so happy for you to have finally got what you have earnt a thousand times over.
    you made a grown man cry today mate and i aint the only one im sure.
    LET GET PISSED!!!
    Gareth.

  13. jonnyfox Says:

    Congratulations Steve, a long time coming but so stoked for you.

  14. Sean Robinson Says:

    Well done Peaty, brilliant news!!!!!

  15. Pieman Says:

    Well done fella! go celebrate you deserve it.

  16. bans Says:

    cheers to the legendary
    king!!

  17. Tom Says:

    YYeeowwww!!!!Go on the SS!!

  18. Tom B Says:

    I watched it, absolutly breathtaking top ten.
    It was such a long time coming, to see it actually happen – amazing
    Well done Peaty, so happy for you!

  19. John Says:

    CONGRATS! WELL DESERVED

  20. Andy Wray Says:

    Well done Steve, although this title means nothing as you are and always will be the best downhillers in the world regardless. Yourself and Nico are legends on this sport.

  21. Charlie Lynes Says:

    Simply brilliant!!! Congratulations to Peaty, if a World Championship was ever deserved then this is it. This just confirms what we haver know for many many years, Peaty is simply the best.

    Charlie

  22. Fábio Says:

    Congratulations Peat… I knew you would do it one day.

    Hope to see you back in Portugal next Year whith your shiny new jersey.

  23. Davie Lawrie Says:

    Well done Peaty. WORLD CHAMPION!!!
    I think i woke my entire street up this morning screaming at my computer screen.

    All the best mate.

    (Cheers to Freecaster.tv too)

  24. lescart Says:

    Steve, ive followed you for as long as youve been going, you are one of the nicest men on the circuit, just watched youre winning run, and that and robs commentry on freecaster, brought me to tears and im 42!! Its like England has won the world champs not just you. Congratulations for you and the team. Les.

  25. Rob Calma Says:

    WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

    Well earned.

    Watching the finals on Freecaster, my heart was pumping like crazy, even more after that great race run.

    SC in the top 2 spots, another victory.

    Again – Congradulations from the Calma Family

  26. Denny Says:

    what a fantastic ride..it was awesome. congratulations peaty, you deserve it more than anyone. i will drink a lot of beers tonight.

    cheers mate

  27. Steve Hall Says:

    Steve, awesome ride, so happy you to see you World Champion.

    Congratulations, party hard!

  28. Calum B Says:

    Well done Peaty! You deseved this more than anyone else!

  29. Ari Anton Says:

    Congratulations for this moment. You are an example and an inspiration for all of the downhillers of Brazil.

  30. Chris Foster Says:

    Fantastic result from a fantastic bloke…just seen the interview with Warner, think even the dog here was in tears!…way to go mate and much congratulations…the legend lives on!!

  31. George Says:

    Congratulations dude, f**king awesome!!

  32. Dan Says:

    OK, how many grown men had tears in their eyes at 7 o clock this morning?

    Congratulations Steve! A long time coming but so well deserved! You’ve even been plastered all over the BBC today man!

    Dr Steve Peat for some of Mrs Queens Honours!!!!!!!!

  33. Bob Hunt Says:

    Brilliant. I just about shit when Minaar was that close. Way to go Peaty!!!!!!! You deserve it man, you’re a great abassador for the sport. A true LEGEND!
    Has to be one of the best worlds ever. Even on a poor course and all, i was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
    Cheers Peaty.

  34. Andreas Horvath Says:

    No one deserves it like u!

    At last the king got his crown ;-)

    Cheers from Austria…

  35. Alistair Kerr Says:

    Just bloody brilliant… I’ve waited so long for this day, I knew you’d do it. Stella supplies are going to take a serious hit….

  36. Daniel Mcskelly Says:

    “Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence, and a Bad Haircut” :) Well done fella.

  37. Peaty deserves a Knighthood!!!! Says:

    Congratulations Steve. Mission Accomplished.

    If there was one man who deserves this, it is you mate.

    I’ve been a big fan since the beginning and saw you many times when I rode in the mid to late 90’s.

    You are a true legend.

    All you need now is a Knighthood.

    Lloyd.

  38. Rob Keeves Says:

    Well done peat! well deserved win and what a ride to get it! jaw dropping.
    CONGRATS

  39. jake Says:

    !!!!! the result made my day!!! well done man no one deserved it more than you!
    truely one of the greatest downhill legends there is and probably will be for a while!!

  40. matt glynn Says:

    i don’t know what to say, apart from big congrats, you really do deserve it. i haven’t cryed for good while but this morning was worth getting up for what a day. great to do it on oz soil to. Just to rub it in. all the best-matty glynn

  41. Scott hughes Says:

    Congratulations steve, I knew the lads training outside Chapeltown hut would pay off…All the best

    Scott.

  42. Sharpy Says:

    Congratulations Steve on bagging the Worlds title – an awesome run.

    Without doubt the most popular and most deserved win ever in the history of mountain biking.

    My Bro and I have supported you ever since the Kona and Saracen/Coors days and are just delighted for you and knew that one day you would don the rainbow jersey and claim the gold!

    See you at Fort William next year!

  43. Fabricio Mendes Says:

    Congratulations!!!!Peaty!!! You are the best. Cheers for you. You deserve. The DH legend. The King. Cheers.

  44. Rick Lawson Says:

    Well done!!!!!

  45. ron Says:

    Well done peaty!!!! you truly deserve this mate!! All that hard work and determination has paid off. Me my missis and the dog had tears in our eyes!!!! so proud of you mate…. see you in fort william!!!!!!!!!!!

  46. Inchy Says:

    Brilliant.
    I managed to hold it together as the rest of the riders came down after Steve and I even managed to stay in control as Peaty took the podium, but then I watched Rob Warner’s interview and half way through I lost it. The lump in my throat became tears on my cheeks.

    Carlsberg don’t make downhill mountain bike racers, but if they did . . .

  47. Ianm Says:

    A LIFE TIME OF HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR YOU – WELL DONE!

  48. pickup Says:

    well done world champ!,true legend!!!!

  49. Vit-T Says:

    Delighted for you Peaty, very well done

  50. Trigger Says:

    Congratulations PEATY!!! Well deserved and rightfully claimed! Long Live the King!

  51. cashcroft Says:

    Finally!! Well done Peaty! Knew it would be yours one day! Congratulations

  52. lee dickson Says:

    great job steve keep it up. we hope you win the overall as well

  53. Wayne Speight Says:

    Congratulations Peaty, you thoroughly deserved it. I’m chuffed to bits for you, those rainbow stripes certainly suit you, enjoy wearing them and all that comes with it. GO ON MY SON.

  54. Paul Says:

    Well done Peaty!!! You must be happy as! Great effort and well earnt bro!

  55. lesz42 Says:

    well done mate! well chuffed for you! , will wear the peaty grips WITH pride:)

  56. Rupert Wyllie Says:

    Result!
    You’ve made all UK Mountainbikers proud and rightfully so.
    I vividly remember watching the crash in Les Gets all those years ago and am so glad you’ve vanquished that demon finally.
    I hope the others were gracious in defeat, as you deserve this victory more than anyone – congratulations, you did it!

  57. Anthony Stevens Says:

    Congratulations Steve. No one deserves the rainbow stripes more than you, you are the definition of hard work and perseverance and a true inpsiration to us all. Enjoy!!!!!!!!

  58. ShoshDaddy Says:

    Congrats good old Sheffield Steel!
    That bitchin WCH gold is in the bag right know! Awesome job.

    Hope to see you in Schladming!

    Cheers from Hungary!

  59. Steve Crapper Says:

    Im over the moon for you steve
    i often wonder what a complete sense of satisfaction feels like when all your goals are fulfilled , im sure only a few people ever get there , and your certainly one of them

    you make your friends & family proud

    onwards & upwards

  60. Steve Says:

    can’t remember the year but I do remember the article in MBUK of you riding down some wooden steps in Sheffield…come a long way since then…

    Like it seems everyone who watched your perfect run I had tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat…even watching it again and again.

    Congrats Peaty, perfect ride, perfect ambassador, perfect gentleman

  61. Marc Says:

    peaty! You are my biatch!!!!!!! well done! congrats and rock on!

  62. Olivier BERNARD Says:

    Congrats Guy!!!!

  63. Bonsak Says:

    Congratulations Steve!!! I knew you would take it home this time. Fanatastic!

  64. Chris Rock Says:

    Got goosebumps all over this morning when I read the news! Absolutely blinkin’ fantastic!!

    All the years I’ve (we’ve all) been following you – this is truly everything you deserve. Go forth and party! Well done!

  65. tim ceci Says:

    Me and the Vertigo boys down in NZ (including Paul Angus) watched the footage with tears in our eyes, bloody classic!!
    Well done mate…

  66. Ben Roberts Says:

    Congratulations Steve.

    You are a great ambassador and make me proud to be British, proud to be from Yorkshire and proud to be a mountain biker.

    You are an absolute inspiration.

    Savour the moment. Cheers.

  67. Steve Holmes Says:

    LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND, what else to say. You the man!

  68. Blake Brett Says:

    Steve, you have been a legend for the last 10 years+ and one of my idols. This gold is the very least you deserve. Well done mate.

  69. Rushie Says:

    Christ on a bike, you made us wait for that one! Well done our kid.

  70. dougie Says:

    i think we all had tears in our eyes mate, tip of the cap to you sir!

  71. Nick Says:

    Legend! Truly Truly deserved World champion….I knew 5 years ago when you came so close that you’d get it one day, the appetite of a true champion never dies….

    Congrats again…..there is only one man that inspired my hotmail addy ‘peatyisking@hotmail.co.uk’ confirmed yet again, this time by the stripes.

    Nice one kid

  72. Skeres Says:

    I was at the triple treat all day barracking for the Aussies and you, but to see you finally win the worlds was one of the great moments in mountain biking history. You are a credit to the sport and a dead set legend, well done. Rip it up!!

  73. Stuart Wilson Says:

    It doesn’t get much better than that !!!! Congratulations Steve – you finally did it. You have deserved that jersey for many years.

    What a year eh for old school ? Everyone in the UK is very proud.

    I bet there was an awesome party last night !!!!!!

  74. Rich Lambert Says:

    Congratulations mate. Great news.

  75. Marvin Says:

    CONGRATULATIONS STEVE !! we met at La Bresse and told you that 2009 would be your year ! see now !
    all the best
    Cheers !!!

  76. Richard Says:

    Seriously chuffed for you Steve. Every mountain biker I’ve spoken to over the past few months has been talking about your chances at this year’s worlds, so I know for a fact that you’ve made a lot of people very very proud to be your supporters.

    Long may your unbelievable carrer continue.

  77. Cedric Says:

    Congrats!!!

    I’ve seen you years ago in Les gets for the world champs when you fall at the arrives.

    I’m french but I want u to win because you deserve it.

    Show your beautifull jersey all around the world next year.

    Cedric

  78. Filthy Syndicate Belgium Says:

    Congrats docter!!

    The filthy Syndicate will present you a big bottle of the finest Belgian beer in Schladming.

    You are the man, the legend, the face of downhill-racing.

    All the best from Toon, Peter, Luk, Kris, Yves & Filip

  79. Doug Says:

    Get in! Awesome result nice one Steve!

  80. Ricardo Figueiredo Says:

    Peaty Peaty Peaty Peaty is all i can say yestarday you make me cry and tuck me out of the bed at 4 am to see you on the Freecaster but you made me proud
    congratulations my friend, waiting for your world cup win in Austria

    Cheers from Portugal

  81. Eric Pettett Says:

    WELL DONE PEATY!!! The result is amazing for you and very well deserved.
    Many many congratulations

  82. Simon Says:

    Contrugatulation Peaty! I was so happy for you in front of my computer, at 6 a.m (french hour) a sunday to finally see you win this world championship, something that you’ve covet for so long.

    Thx a lot and continue to make me dream with your style.
    Speed and beers. Sorry for my poor english (i’m french)

    Have fun
    Simon

  83. Flark Says:

    PEATY – Only THE BEST!!! Cheers! More Gold!
    Philippines Loud and Proud!

  84. MMagee Says:

    Great job old man–I have been pulling for you for a few year in the worlds. Goin to have a beer or 2 in your honor. Congrats.

  85. Dan from Yorkshire Says:

    Never has a world title been more deserved.

    You’re a biking inspiration, a Yorkshire legend, proof that old guys still rock and a genuinely top bloke.

    Well bloody done.

  86. Ian Says:

    Way to go Peaty! Congrats on being THE CHAMP! I am sure you are celebrating it Aussie style, you earned it.

    We were all pulling for you up here in the NW part of the USA. Well done.

    Ian
    westsidefreeride.com

  87. ROSS Says:

    Well done mate !! I’m so happy for you, time to hit the beer !! :)

  88. Sven Schröder Says:

    Man this is so great, you´re my God man! CONGRATULATIONS from Germany!
    Finally the King is crowned! Peaty all the way!!!=)
    I would love to drink some beer with u man
    Greetings

  89. Ben Robinson Says:

    We were cheering for you here in America at a bike shop in Solvista. The whole room went crazy when you won, you deserved it

  90. ivan Says:

    SEMPLICEMENTE COMPLIMENTI STEVE !!!!!

    BY DALFITTO SCHOOL ITALY

  91. Bernd Laubinger Says:

    Congratulations Steve,

    me and my son were sitting in front of freecaster watching anxiously the finals.
    We are so happy and proud that you won the titel!

    My son says, that he wants to shake yout hand in Schladming! Hope to see you there!

    cheers from from Germany

    Bernd and Johannes

  92. Vados Says:

    Congrats Peaty!

    I wait your victory 10years!

    Yeaah!

  93. Rob Kinsey Says:

    Fantastic Steve, you never gave up after all those years just missing out, kept your faith and got your just reward. We are all so pleased for you , right from the early NEMBA days through the Euro’s in Vars, several world cup series wins to this ultimate accolade, WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!.
    JMC is smiling up there thinking of you.
    Hope to meet up for a beer soon. Let me know if there’s a party in Sheffield to celebrate!
    Cheers,

    Rob

  94. Matt Butterworth Says:

    Well Done! your a ledge!

  95. Janet Vickers Says:

    Hi Steve,

    Many congratulations on winning the worlds – Dave H told me today, fantasic news, BRILLIANT you really deserve it and hope you’re still enjoying the party!

    The older you get the faster you ride (and row)!

    Don’t rush back to the gym but I’ll see you when you do…
    I’m signing up for another year cos it worked for me too!

    Janet and the gym crew at Sheffield Hallam Universityx

  96. Toby Says:

    Congratulations!! Sooooo pleased for you. It’s been a long time coming and utterly deserved. it was so exciting even my girlfriend watched you on freecaster, and normally she glazes over with the merest mention of 8″ of travel!

  97. Lucie Says:

    Congratulatons! Awesome work, well done. To be at the top of any sport for such a long time is an amazing achievement and now you have the rainbow stripes to cement your legend status (not that it was in any doubt!). I was there at Fort Bill in 2005 when you won which had an amazing atmosphere so Canberra must have been amazing.

    I was at the final round of the Pearce Cycles DH series at Bucknell in Shropshire on sunday and we had a massive cheering session for you. My throat is still a bit sore now! I loved that you had George written on your glove that mad me well up.

    Congratulations again, Lucie xx

  98. TD Says:

    CONGRADULATIONS!!!!! I was really hoping this would be your year to win it. You’ve done a lot for the sport and deserve this victory.

  99. dale cook Says:

    met you not too long back whilst you where at sherwood pines near center parcs you made my day that day meeting you but you have just made that memory a whole lot better man you rule enjoy the beers you deserve it world champion forever whoooooo

  100. Jason Byrd Says:

    Congratulations Peaty!!!! The boys over here in the States are so happy for you. I put on my Royal gear and rode as hard as I could, in honor of the King….Steve Peat.

  101. Says:

    felicidades, todos lo deseábamos

  102. Jens Wilhelm Says:

    Congratulations Steve! It is great to see that you win the Championship. A special Man wins a special Title. Have a nice time World Champion!

  103. LIZ Says:

    Congratulations steve!!

  104. Papo Says:

    GO STEEEEEVVVEEEEEE ! You are the best ! I’m happy for you !
    Let’s drink a beer now !

  105. Bob Klein Says:

    YEAH PEATY!!!!! You finally caught the dragon by the tail, SWEET! Congrats, so stoked for you!

  106. stefan Says:

    you made my day!!!

  107. D from NV Says:

    Yeah buddy!!!!!!!!!!! Watched the whole thing live. It was on at around 10pm here in the Western states, and I’d been drinkin Stella’s all night sending you good vibes. My cheers woke up my lady and my dogs, goosebumps man. Love watching you ride your bike my friend. Keep on ragin.

  108. Marcus Odorizzi Says:

    congratulations, you are the best.
    thanks greg minnar and Mick Hanna because you put sam hill out the podium, this is a victory also.
    amazing, now I don´t believe yet, may be I´m drinking beer a lot.

    (I´m the guy that you give your jersey for me in brasil in 2006)
    next year wiil have here in brasil world champs master, come here
    if you won of guys with 21,22 or 23 years old, here will be a peace of cake

    cheers from Brasil

  109. - Says:

    Congrats on World Champ mate! Met you out in Mt Sainte Anne a couple weeks ago, (you signed my brothers bike top) and it seemed like we were the only british folk there!
    You must be the most well deserving guy to win world champs and im so glad you did! Good luck at schladming, pin it and continue to make it peatys year!

  110. bill silcott Says:

    Congrats on the win! Thanks for keeping us inspired!

  111. Ben Morgan Says:

    Congratulations Steve. It’s been a long time coming but surely that’ll just amke it all the sweeter. I can’t even imagine how much hard work you’ve put in over the years – you truly deserve this.
    Ben.

  112. Robby Says:

    Dude, That is awesome news you finally got the big one. Steve Peat, WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!congratulations

    Robby.

  113. DANIEL PEARCE Says:

    we had complete faith in you big man , WELL DONE ..

  114. DANIEL PEARCE Says:

    P.S my 5year old son thinks you are the muts nuts and sam hill is a donut hahahaha…

  115. toby Says:

    STOKED, STOKED, STOKED,STOKED!!!!!! man im so amped you won the stripes. to say you deserve ‘em is a frikkin understatement!!! so proud fella you done it at last! you have cemented yourself as THE downhiller of all time, keep schoolin’ the nippers!
    stellas all round!

    cheers toby

  116. Somhairle MacDonald Says:

    Spot on Steve. Well done, you’re an inspiratoon and I’m so chuffed you finally nailed it. Looking forward to much of the same next year. Here’s a wee sketch I did to mark the victory hope you like.

    http://somhairle.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/PAETY.jpg

    slainte

    somhairle

  117. sam Says:

    hell yeh steve!!!!!!!!!!!!! you rule

  118. rully Says:

    Its complete then..congrats sir steve!!lord of downhill!!

  119. spenser mehr Says:

    Right on steve! congrats man you finally did it and well deserved. Im so happy for you. I met you at interbike 09′ and i was so stoked to meet and talk to you i forgot to tell you congrats for winning at worlds. Good luck in 2010

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