nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Ok ... so Nick set the gnar-bar here in SA with Shakas Playground .... But for 2014 I think we will be overshadowed a bit. World Trail (run by Glen Jacobs - legendary Auz trail builder) is building the Cairns XC and DH courses for the 2nd round of the World Cup after us ... And WOW .... This wall ride is on the XC Course!!!!! from their Fleisbook site - "We couldn't resist adding this iPhone photo from Evan Winton, (one of World Trail's head machine operators) hitting up the latest wall ride on the "The Crusher", part of the new 2014 World Cup XCO course in Cairns. "The Crusher" is one of 12 major "Pro A Line" sections on the XCO course which have been designed to delete precious time each lap. If a rider chooses every technical "Pro A Line", an estimated 45 seconds off each lap will be rewarded. Professional images will drop shortly of this fun course."
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 then some other pics of World Trails work
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 this is on the XC course Capricorn 1
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 check those french drains.. I know ... how amazing is their work! ... my jaw dropped when i saw this stuff! ... Another league
SwissVan Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Is it just me that thinks the wall ride is DOF for a XC mass participant race?
Ryanpmb Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Ok ... so Nick set the gnar-bar here in SA with Shakas Playground .... But for 2014 I think we will be overshadowed a bit. World Trail (run by Glen Jacobs - legendary Auz trail builder) is building the Cairns XC and DH courses for the 2nd round of the World Cup after us ... And WOW .... This wall ride is on the XC Course!!!!! from their Fleisbook site - "We couldn't resist adding this iPhone photo from Evan Winton, (one of World Trail's head machine operators) hitting up the latest wall ride on the "The Crusher", part of the new 2014 World Cup XCO course in Cairns. "The Crusher" is one of 12 major "Pro A Line" sections on the XCO course which have been designed to delete precious time each lap. If a rider chooses every technical "Pro A Line", an estimated 45 seconds off each lap will be rewarded. Professional images will drop shortly of this fun course."I WILL point and laugh when I see a lycra clad, shaven legs, XC feather weight in that picture!!! .
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 Is it just me that thinks the wall ride is DOF for a XC mass participant race? Yes and no ... I think the builders are trying to out-do one another now ... so i wouldnt be surprised if some of the XC riders complain about some of the features ... or if they rock up with Dropper posts ... But in this instance if there is an A-line, B-Line and C-line - the option is yours ... also this is not for a Mass Participation event "per say" ... as whats the field generally at world cups? 80? maybe 100 riders? So its pretty single file most of the time ...
Ryanpmb Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Is it just me that thinks the wall ride is DOF for a XC mass participant race?Kind of agree with you - pretty soon everyone will be riding 130 - 150mm trail bikes and calling it XC, or Trail, or Enduro... hey... wait a minute... ...
SwissVan Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Yes and no ... I think the builders are trying to out-do one another now ... so i wouldnt be surprised if some of the XC riders complain about some of the features ... or if they rock up with Dropper posts ... But in this instance if there is an A-line, B-Line and C-line - the option is yours ... also this is not for a Mass Participation event "per say" ... as whats the field generally at world cups? 80? maybe 100 riders? So its pretty single file most of the time ... Ive seen some WC mens elite fields that are close to 200 riders on the start line, granted it only happens in EU and not likely to happen in Oz...but still even if its only 50 I would not want to be in a close group all choosing to do that wall while others are riding the other options below me... Its XC not Circus du soleil Its good to make the course attractive for spectators and challenging for riders BUT imho they should also take steps to widen or provide more EQUALLY fast racing line options which will encourage more passing and racing, instead of encouraging single file riding. If I was a beer salesman I know where I would want my beer stand to be on that course, looking straight at the wall
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 Ive seen some WC mens elite fields that are close to 200 riders on the start line, granted it only happens in EU and not likely to happen in Oz...but still even if its only 50 I would not want to be in a close group all choosing to do that wall while others are riding the other options below me... Its XC not Circus du soleil Its good to make the course attractive for spectators and challenging for riders BUT imho they should also take steps to widen or provide more EQUALLY fast racing line options which will encourage more passing and racing, instead of encouraging single file riding. If I was a beer salesman I know where I would want my beer stand to be on that course, looking straight at the wall Yeah I agree dude - a beer stand right there would be amazing. hahahaha I think the builders are trying too hard to be too way out these days instead of designing the course to keep the racing tight! ... SO i agree with you in most parts. Lucky I dont have that problem with my DH course ... try as i may ... it will never be difficult enough! hahaha
Flowta Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Ive seen some WC mens elite fields that are close to 200 riders on the start line, granted it only happens in EU and not likely to happen in Oz...but still even if its only 50 I would not want to be in a close group all choosing to do that wall while others are riding the other options below me... Its XC not Circus du soleil Its good to make the course attractive for spectators and challenging for riders BUT imho they should also take steps to widen or provide more EQUALLY fast racing line options which will encourage more passing and racing, instead of encouraging single file riding. If I was a beer salesman I know where I would want my beer stand to be on that course, looking straight at the wall You don't have to ride the wallride but if the opportunity presents itself...... BOOM!!!!
Ryanpmb Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) You don't have to ride the wallride but if the opportunity presents itself...... BOOM!!!! O.....M.....G.....! Awesome HAHA! Edited November 28, 2013 by Ryanpmb
SwissVan Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 You don't have to ride the wallride but if the opportunity presents itself...... BOOM!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1yeDW3dHdw Ha that's impressive In a few years XCO could be like 4X, 4 riders per race, full face helmets...and 5 laps that will take 7.5 minutes to complete.
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