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Its actually been really good but i'm wondering whether I'll just catch the reasonably good highlights and youtuber videos instead of streaming it next year.

That was probably the most in control flowy run I can remember. He just seemed to be perfectly balanced and in control at all times. The season is almost over, with just one more race coming up in Canada next month. There is talk of up to 15 races next year which I think will be a good thing. This years season with a big break for Olympics and the worlds feels disappointingly short to me. I paid for the Staylive stream which has been underwhelming. Even the replays buffer at times and you end up with voice/video sync issues in the interviews. Junior racing on YouTube has no such issues. Its also not available as an app so you cant sintal it on a TV or media box, you have to cast it from your phone or computer. Better than noting but not quite RedBull TV... I think they have improved the course coverage but there are still issues with poor decision making and poor coverage of some runs while others are shown in full.

That's a very illuminating video. Basically all sport is dirty, but which one is the dirtiest?

You're a Mamil - own it

Bet most of you are MAMIls dying to wear them stripes.

I've never actually seen this, but it sounds the same as wearing an SA colours jersey or a Man U shirt. Nobody in their right mind believes the wearer is world champ. Maybe he or she is just being patriotic because AH just won the world's? I think the tone of your answer is the issue, not so much the value you're upholding. Again no body thinks the "overfueld MAMIL" (does that mean fat?) you describe actually has won the Worlds. Your reaction is over the top.

CSA are their own worst enemy and make sure the thankless task is even worse for them and the world's even worse for us. You such an establishment oke. 😀

Wow, such a good showing from our team at the XCO. Yet to watch the races. Tiz only seems to have the men's available so far. DH was also a good race, with way tool few saffers in it, sadly. Thanks CSA. In the end Greg was only 20th or so but the vibe was amazing and Bruni's crash added a bit of drama right at the end.

The Juniors have just done with qualifying in Andorra and Etan Hunter our sole SA junior came 48th. I think only the top 30 go through to the final. Worlds coverage is typically not available in SA and many other places unless you have a WBD or Supersport subscription in SA which is very irritating considering we've had to buy a monthly subscription to see all the WC races thus far (with a two month gap since Les Get) At least back in the RB day, you could use a VPN to watch the race. Some good analysis and after the fact coverage on PB and various YT accounts. The WBD have done nothing on YT so far however. Will Greg bag another? Is this his last ever as the UCI insta was saying a few days ago?

World Champs as opposed to Cup. It probably is on DSTV and isnt on the paid for UCI streaming service I have 😞

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pinkbike-primer-everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-andorra-xc-world-championships-2024.html Who would bet against PFP and Tiny Tim Pidcock what with their teams altitude training expertise and breathing all that carbon monoxide stuff. Catch it on Tiz

...are too wet to ride.

Okay so probably no chair lifts? Regardless just get a 150mm trail or 160 to 170mm enduro bike. The geo and fit is probably more important than travel but bikes like the Stumpjumper pedal well enough according to the reviews. If you have cash to burn look at the Ibis HD6. Pedals very well and gets rave reviews online.

Gotta love these obscenely expensive bikes. Keep em coming Trek/Spesh/?? I'm sure we can break 300k for a road bike real soon.

And there I was thinking things could not get stupider.

That's just insane but at least you get suspension for the R45 k premium on the road bike..

Yes, and road bike marketing seems to be the purveyor of the biggest BS in the industry, no doubt to bolster the ludicrous pricing.

My old R5 000.00 Raleigh with carbon seat stays weighs under 9kg. Electronic shifting and carbon really has enabled manufacturers to price gouge even better. The R65k bike looks cheap compared to the R270k version but is still cr@p value all in. What a time to be alive.

Tim was part of the Warthogs MTB email group for many years which is how I and several other got to know him. More recently he offered his assistance to get TokaiMTB where it is now. I cannot pretend to have known him very well but what I did know I liked. Condolences to his family. 😢

Google is still usually better than asking a question here. FWIW. Unless you're trying to prove a point in an oblique way by asking the question in the first place of course. I assumed from your experience in the MTB and DH arena that you'd be well aware what the European Cup DH series is and that qualifying forms part of such a series. Call me crazy.

You can Google just as well as anyone else surely?

Except that you know the answer to that question already, don't you.

I'm not sure there is a helmert with bike light integration. Best i've seen for a helmet mounted light is a 3D printed bracket for the light enabling it to fit to a stick on Go-Pro mount. Decent looking helmet and far closer to my price point than just about anything else...

TP catching AH Noooooooo

I read an informative article months ago so I was well aware it was an ex-rubbish tip. No need to digest a triggered response then. I'm sure they didn't want the pungent odour of decomposing Gallic trash permeating the feed zone, but judging by the lovely trees and shrubs on the hill of waste, it appears that the garbage was covered with a healthy layer of soil. It would have been better to run the race on a nice earthy track and then gravel it over after wards for the local punters. Not Nick Floros' fault I'm sure.