UCI DH World Cup 2017 #3 - Leogang 10/11 June 2017

[Eddy Gordo]

[Grey Hubs]

Did you see how far back the guy was on he's bike over the jump and he still landed on the front wheel? HOW???

[Headshot]

Gutted for my man Thirion. Had a brutal OTB on the finish line jump and got helivac'd out.

I OTB'd like that on a tiny in comparison natural embankment jump in 2015. There is nothing quite as bad as feeling it happen and knowing how painful its going to get in a split second. Still probably the most painful crash I have ever had and my left shoulder will never look like the right shoulder again. I can imagine what must have gone through his head when he realized what was coming....

[Odinson]

I OTB'd like that on a tiny in comparison natural embankment jump in 2015. There is nothing quite as bad as feeling it happen and knowing how painful its going to get in a split second. Still probably the most painful crash I have ever had and my left shoulder will never look like the right shoulder again. I can imagine what must have gone through his head when he realized what was coming....

 

Was thinking the same thing. Must've been a terrible sensation feeling the back of the bike starting to overtake the front and there's nothing you can do about it. 

[Headshot]

Did you see how far back the guy was on he's bike over the jump and he still landed on the front wheel? HOW???

If the take off 

 

Was thinking the same thing. Must've been a terrible sensation feeling the back of the bike starting to overtake the front and there's nothing you can do about it. 

I shiver a bit when i watch that video... post traumatic stress I think :-) 

[Duane_Bosch]

Can I just rewind quickly?

 

So Phil Twatwell did a 4.35 on his Hard Tail.

 

• He missed ALL the big jumps
• ALL of the proper race lines
• And came in almost 1 1/2 slower than the eventual winning time on a much smoother track.

I also took a long hard look at the podium and he was strangely absent. What a toolbag. Really. If you want to moan at least have the results to back it up.

 

Also. I'd be willing to bet a fair sum of $ that he'll be throwing whips at Zore this weekend when Crankworks is in Morzine instead of riding the gnar in Champery over the hill.

[Shebeen]

Can I just rewind quickly?

 

So Phil Twatwell did a 4.35 on his Hard Tail.

 

• He missed ALL the big jumps
• ALL of the proper race lines
• And came in almost 1 1/2 slower than the eventual winning time on a much smoother track.

I also took a long hard look at the podium and he was strangely absent. What a toolbag. Really. If you want to moan at least have the results to back it up.

 

Also. I'd be willing to bet a fair sum of $ that he'll be throwing whips at Zore this weekend when Crankworks is in Morzine instead of riding the gnar in Champery over the hill.

from what i can see according to the results he came 16th on race day, 9 seconds back - 4 seconds off the podium. that's not bad, obviously on his full rig.

 

http://www.uci.ch/mountain-bike/results/

[Duane_Bosch]

from what i can see according to the results he came 16th on race day, 9 seconds back - 4 seconds off the podium. that's not bad, obviously on his full rig.

 

http://www.uci.ch/mountain-bike/results/

Ja. But it's hardly a result that is worth writing home about if you're the guy calling the track too easy. He should have won if the track was so easy.

 

Just think what would happen if one of the moto GP guys went out on track on his pit scooter. He'd get his ass fired.

[Headshot]

Ja. But it's hardly a result that is worth writing home about if you're the guy calling the track too easy. He should have won if the track was so easy.

 

Just think what would happen if one of the moto GP guys went out on track on his pit scooter. He'd get his ass fired.

I tend to agree, but I don't care - he's a funny guy (his comments when he was in the hot seat were the best of the day). He's more of a slice of Brit pie type of rider - fools around and has more skills than most of his peers, just needs to focus on speed more.

[NicoBoshoff]

Ja. But it's hardly a result that is worth writing home about if you're the guy calling the track too easy. He should have won if the track was so easy.

 

Just think what would happen if one of the moto GP guys went out on track on his pit scooter. He'd get his ass fired.

Dave Trumpore (PinkBike photog legend) had this to say about Herr Atwell in the comment section of one of his photo epics:

 

"That said, I've spent many years at this track Leogang talking to riders and have a firm grasp of who's just creating drama and who has legitimate concern. Most of the hate for this track is perpetuated on the internet (remember everyone said it was peadally before Gwin won with no chain)... If a rider wants to mock it by riding a hardtail that's their perogotive but that's doesn't mean it's news worthy just because they are looking for attention... There's 10X more guys who like racing here on DH bikes who are many times more relevant and are not just trying to stir the pot..."

 

And (in response to someone asking why no photo's of his Hardtail run)

 

"To be honest it was preferred not to give someone whining and complaining the attention they were seeking. Everyone else jumped on their DH bikes and carried on like professionals."

[Odinson]

Ja. But it's hardly a result that is worth writing home about if you're the guy calling the track too easy. He should have won if the track was so easy.

 

Just think what would happen if one of the moto GP guys went out on track on his pit scooter. He'd get his ass fired.

 

Atwill was 8.5s off Gwin's winning time. It doesn't matter how you cut it, Atwill is a damn fast bloke and cracking a top 20 in the current WC circus takes a hell of a lot. 

 

I enjoyed his poke at the track. Any sport needs it's characters. I'd hate for DH WC racing to become a dry and sanitary affair like what has happened to F1. 

[Duane_Bosch]

 

I enjoyed his poke at the track. Any sport needs it's characters. I'd hate for DH WC racing to become a dry and sanitary affair like what has happened to F1. 

Remember. This is a show. Competing with other sports for coverage and sponsorship dollars. If you have a rider dissing the track and implying that it's too easy then he's effectively telling the world not to bother tuning in on Sunday coz. Well. It's a bit lame.

 

That cheapens the sport.

 

And. I'd just like to add something. The track did not look lame at all to me. It looked FFFFFFFAAAAAAAAASSSSTTTTT!

[Odinson]

Remember. This is a show. Competing with other sports for coverage and sponsorship dollars. If you have a rider dissing the track and implying that it's too easy then he's effectively telling the world not to bother tuning in on Sunday coz. Well. It's a bit lame.

 

That cheapens the sport.

 

And. I'd just like to add something. The track did not look lame at all to me. It looked FFFFFFFAAAAAAAAASSSSTTTTT!

 

I get what you're saying. 

 

I think a lot of guys shared Atwil's opinion, but wouldn't voice it in a public forum fearing backlash from the general public or their team/sponsors. 

 

Watch the latest Spoke Tales edit from the GT team - Sam Dale also mentions in passing that the track is easy/not technical or something along those lines.

 

Anyhow, Leogang is done. We at least have Crankworx Les Gets to hold us over till Andorra.  

[stefmeister]

Remember. This is a show. Competing with other sports for coverage and sponsorship dollars. If you have a rider dissing the track and implying that it's too easy then he's effectively telling the world not to bother tuning in on Sunday coz. Well. It's a bit lame.

 

That cheapens the sport.

 

And. I'd just like to add something. The track did not look lame at all to me. It looked FFFFFFFAAAAAAAAASSSSTTTTT!

I agree, if you want to cheapen the sport with your attention seeking antics, piss with the big boys and lift your leg higher or stfu. No one is going to remember who finished 16th.

[BaGearA]

Dave Trumpore (PinkBike photog legend) had this to say about Herr Atwell in the comment section of one of his photo epics:

 

"That said, I've spent many years at this track Leogang talking to riders and have a firm grasp of who's just creating drama and who has legitimate concern. Most of the hate for this track is perpetuated on the internet (remember everyone said it was peadally before Gwin won with no chain)... If a rider wants to mock it by riding a hardtail that's their perogotive but that's doesn't mean it's news worthy just because they are looking for attention... There's 10X more guys who like racing here on DH bikes who are many times more relevant and are not just trying to stir the pot..."

 

And (in response to someone asking why no photo's of his Hardtail run)

 

"To be honest it was preferred not to give someone whining and complaining the attention they were seeking. Everyone else jumped on their DH bikes and carried on like professionals."

Thats a fantastic way to see it good on the man 

[BaGearA]

In the "tales of the mob " video gwin says something interesting 

 

"on a track that is 'easy' and has very little technical sections it takes that much more to set yourself aside from the other riders and take the win" 

 

 

well he said something like that ^ and that just shows me how pure his mentality is when it comes to racing