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[Wyatt Earp]

 

 

I myself prefer to help the kids that does not get the exposure he did (Exactly the reason why I will never give a cent to the AIDS/HIV foundation). I prefer not to voice my donations I make because I dont like getting a tap on

 

What the hell man.

We are now going to go off topic here but I don't give two sheets.

"The exposure he did"

That kid didn't ask for exposure and he also didn't ask for his illness.

 

He got that exposure because of his innocence, pureness and selflessness of his wishes.

And many people gave money towards the cause that went total unnoticed by others.

[hayleyearth]

I firmly believe that you saw their PR faces. As you walked away, they will mutter f@cking wannabe under their breath.

I have raced amongst the pro peloton in SA. Malcolm Lange didn't compliment me on my new shoes on the start line, he rather told me that he was going to kick my ass in the race. He kept his promise every time.

 

Competition at that level takes no prisoners. Its a tough environment.

 

MAIN difference between most road cyclists and DHers.

 

I was standing there watching riders from different teams and countries talk and discuss the lines. Saying how they see it and even asking Peach what line he thinks will work best (remember the lines in DH change almost with each run you do it looks and feel different). One learns A LOT by just doing a track walk with these people. Each rider sees an obsticle defferently and by getting other riders input your view can change.

 

(You wont understand it till you there.)

[LazyTrailRider]

I firmly believe that you saw their PR faces. As you walked away, they will mutter f@cking wannabe under their breath.

I have raced amongst the pro peloton in SA. Malcolm Lange didn't compliment me on my new shoes on the start line, he rather told me that he was going to kick my ass in the race. He kept his promise every time.

 

Competition at that level takes no prisoners. Its a tough environment.

 

Downhillers are a slightly different breed. Stevie Smith and Gwin for example are two of the most chilled guys imaginable, same goes for Danny Hart (something I didn't expect when meeting him).

 

The only DHer who really does the PR thing is Gee. He's a seriously motivated and competitive guy, being nice isn't really his thing.

Edited April 16, 2014 by Martin Hattingh

[Vetseun]

MAIN difference between most road cyclists and DHers.

 

I was standing there watching riders from different teams and countries talk and discuss the lines. Saying how they see it and even asking Peach what line he thinks will work best (remember the lines in DH change almost with each run you do it looks and feel different). One learns A LOT by just doing a track walk with these people. Each rider sees an obsticle defferently and by getting other riders input your view can change.

 

(You wont understand it till you there.)

Thank you for explaining to me Edited April 16, 2014 by Vetseun

[hayleyearth]

Downhillers are a slightly different breed. Stevie Smith and Gwin for example are two of the most chilled guys imaginable, same goes for Danny Hart (something I didn't expect when meeting him).

 

The only DHer who really does the PR thing is Gee. He's a seriously motivated and competitive guy, being nice isn't really his thing.

 

I was as surprised about Hart as you. I sat next to him in the shuttle to the top. So that was 30min of chatting about random things. He actually kept the conversation going by telling me what to consider for body protection and he was cracking jokes (mainly about the music playing in the shuttle)- all this while in 'racing mode' moments before qualifying runs.

 

The one chick asked Peach if she can follow him into the one jump because she hasnt dont it yet and was unsure if she had the speed to do it. Quite a few chicks didnt do that jump but she did after Peach lead her in.

[Raab]

A pair of these, my legs are crying from Sunday's Northern Trail Challenge

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[LazyTrailRider]

I was as surprised about Hart as you. I sat next to him in the shuttle to the top. So that was 30min of chatting about random things. He actually kept the conversation going by telling me what to consider for body protection and he was cracking jokes (mainly about the music playing in the shuttle)- all this while in 'racing mode' moments before qualifying runs.

 

Yeah, he's a cool guy

 

My girlfriend has a picture of me and Danny at last year's champs on her desk, she's really looking forward to meeting him (and cheering) in Leogang!

[Hairy]

Bit off topic here and not referring to the Jacques donation specifically ..... but why have people been picking on and running Miss Earth down over the last few months?

[Capricorn]

Bit off topic here and not referring to the Jacques donation specifically ..... but why have people been picking on and running Miss Earth down over the last few months?

 

watchu mean? show us the score sheet?

[Hairy]

watchu mean? show us the score sheet?

No score sheet just knocking her RE her preference to Trail / AM / DH riding ... or I missed a thread somewhere and this is all in jest.

[SwissVan]

No score sheet just knocking her RE her preference to Trail / AM / DH riding ... or I missed a thread somewhere and this is all in jest.

 

its the interweb / clHub bru...nothing is as it seems

[Marius]

plz stop talking k@k on this thread, I came here to look at pretty pictures ffs!!!

[SwissVan]

plz stop talking k@k on this thread, I came here to look at pretty pictures ffs!!!

 

are those scorpions your holding?

[Guest Travis.]

Unfortunatly there are MANY people in need.

I am happy about how many hubbers paid a lot of money for this one child.

I know I didn't contibute to him specifically because I saw that his 'dream' (the one that can be bought with money) will be met with the effort that went into it by the hubbers.

 

I myself prefer to help the kids that does not get the exposure he did (Exactly the reason why I will never give a cent to the AIDS/HIV foundation). I prefer not to voice my donations I make because I dont like getting a tap on the back. (If you want to know if anyone here that spend money on bikes and trips also donate money to good causes maybe send them a PM instead of accusing them to be just about "me me".)

 

Last thought.....I think being able to spend (ones own) money on bike things makes one more greatful than to sit on the couch each day. I am greatful that I have the opertunity to do such things and enjoy it. With this feeling I can give with a happy heart. (You can't give if your pot is empty - and here I refer to non-material things.)

 

 

Oddly enough, I did not single you out. I wasn't even thinking of you when making the post.

 

We have completely different views on being grateful to be alive. Mine is to help others as much as I can to enjoy their life as well. Even if it's a small amount of cash or experience I can give, then it's what I can give. Sometimes just giving your time to someone is enough. I don't care if you have exposure or not - that is a mute point.

 

There are several approaches to this, utilitarianism and Kantianism is my approach to life. If you feel that for you to be grateful for life, is by doing things for yourself, then have a look at ethical egoism - which is what your definition of grateful is.

 

I am not attacking you, but look at what you are saying. If you take exception just because there is exposure, then where is the equality? And I urge you to be wary of the bystander effect, whereby people stand around, accepting or even thinking that the other guy will do it.

[Guest Omega Man]

@ Travis. Let me give you a little heads up on people. They don't like to be made to feel guilty for indulging their passion.

 

No you didn't single her out but you were clearly soliciting a response. This is mine.

 

We live in a country where there's a needy person standing on every street corner. You'll forgive us for being just a little jaded when we are asked YET AGAIN for money. The fact that you think you inhabit the moral high ground because not everyone on here gave to your pet cause is just silly.

 

PLEEEEEEEAAASE get off the self righteous high horse. There are millions of people (and animals) in our country in need.

 

Why should people feel guilty for indulging their passion? In the case of this thread, cycling.

 

We all work very hard and buying a little spoil every now and then doesn't make us heartless. Also. I really take exception to your statement that just giving your time is enough

 

You are implying that giving money is better better than giving time?????? In my opinion that is completely and utterly laughable. Your time is the most precious commodity you have and giving of that deserves far higher praise that shelling out a R50 note.

 

My wife's community project is counseling drug addicts. She spends about 60 hours a month trying (mostly in vain) to help drug addicts rid themselves of their addictions.

 

Mine is building bike trails.In fact I'm off to a meeting tonight. Will you pay for my Diesel please?

 

If you dig a little you'll find many people quietly going about their business helping out others.

 

Now everybody please post up pictures of your new blingy ****.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Omega Man

['Dale]

Please take this important chat off this thread, everybody.

C'mon!