[Event] 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Stellenbosch

[WrightJnr]

Proper FOMO that I couldn't be there watching this on TV.

 

Amazing racing all around. I suppose Nino had to throw one race before he got accused

I was there. Best day ever!! Your FOMO was legit.

[DirtyDan]

Specially for you old friend!

 

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She is beautiful!

[DirtyDan]

May I point out how cleanly the show grounds were?

Very little litter, damn I was impressed!

[solty]

Didn't see a single OTB or near miss on the Pick up Sticks section and it looked like there was lots of room to get front wheel / back wheel out of sync there. Those pros have serious skills, they're not just lean XC greyhounds. The men and women.

Also think an improvement for a next time would be some more grandstand platforms at the main features, even if only 2 or 3 steps high.

[ABrooks]

Didn't see a single OTB or near miss on the Pick up Sticks section and it looked like there was lots of room to get front wheel / back wheel out of sync there. Those pros have serious skills, they're not just lean XC greyhounds. The men and women.

Also think an improvement for a next time would be some more grandstand platforms at the main features, even if only 2 or 3 steps high.

Saw one this afternoon, looked painful as hell and dust everwhere!! Kudos to the riders on Saturday for navigating down safely.

[CAAD4]

Specially for you old friend!

 

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Thanks Tank, but I was watching someone else a little closer....

[CAAD4]

And who queues for anything from Spur??? I couldn't even eat the free burger at W2W a few years ago? There was a magnificent food trailer selling pulled pork rolls, with no queue at all, for those brave enough to go out of their comfort zone.... My mates really enjoyed it, while I dined on my gourmet panini from Giovanni's...

[dev null]

And who queues for anything from Spur??? I couldn't even eat the free burger at W2W a few years ago? There was a magnificent food trailer selling pulled pork rolls, with no queue at all, for those brave enough to go out of their comfort zone.... My mates really enjoyed it, while I dined on my gourmet panini from Giovanni's...

 

I went for the trailer with the Chinese chow. Queue was short, but each order took longer.

[SwissVan]

Your thoughts, Nick?

 

Crowd attendance rocked.

Facilities rocked.

Public safety rocked.

Distance to airport rocked.

Course was stunning and beautiful.

 

My due diligence done.

 

 

Mmm i watched both races on Red Bull TV and i was thinking that the spectators were a bit short staffed.

 

Compared to the euro races, the crowd looked a bit thin on the ground

[CAAD4]

Thanks Tank, but I was watching someone else a little closer....

[Rouxenator]

Wow, they sure were shredding it - that's for sure - those trails are in a sorry state right now. Hopefully the rains later this week will make things a little better. 

[Tankman]

Thanks Tank, but I was watching someone else a little closer....

 

[Jewbacca]

Mmm i watched both races on Red Bull TV and i was thinking that the spectators were a bit short staffed.

 

Compared to the euro races, the crowd looked a bit thin on the ground

The place was packed.. there were more people there than the SA Super Rugby teams get to their home games!

[CAAD4]

The Batty Army returned, albeit in smaller numbers. Tumbles this one is for you.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Nope... check your prescription. You need new lenses. 

Mmm i watched both races on Red Bull TV and i was thinking that the spectators were a bit short staffed.

 

Compared to the euro races, the crowd looked a bit thin on the ground

[Delarey]

Wow, they sure were shredding it - that's for sure - those trails are in a sorry state right now. Hopefully the rains later this week will make things a little better. 

Paul, het jy daai Barrel Run 'n go gegee?