Hannah headlining Triple RRR Classic

Michael Hannah (GT Bicycles) just missed out on the podium with his sixth place.

Michael Hannah (GT Bicycles) just missed out on the podium with his sixth place. (Image credit: Tour of Japan)

Some racers take weeks off to taper for the World Championships while others race right up until the big day. Downhiller Mick Hannah (Team GT) will do a point-to-point cross country race in Cairns on August 30, just days before the World Championships in Canberra.