Tankman Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 And that is a wrap folks, week flown past in a flash ... till next year!
MTBeer Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Well yes maybe... but you know all about the Epic and are contributing to a thread about the Epic and know very little or nothing about another facet of the sport. So I'd say you fit exactly in the mold of the typical SA mountainbiker. My informal poll revealed that nobody outside my gravity oriented chommas had any idea who Brett Rheeder is...no my point was that some people aren't fanboys of any sport, but prefer to just go out and enjoy themselves regardless. The type of riding I enjoy is gravity orientated, but obviously I've heard of the Epic. I don't follow it though and to be honest didn't even know who won. I've also heard of the Argus and TdeF and I'm not a roadie.
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Who is Brett Rheeder is he on the Bikehub?My guess is it is this Headshot shooting his mouth about no one knowing him... Dammit, if someone is not moaning about the epic being too easy, then someone is moaning on a marathon thread about a guy that is earning millions (?) doing slopestyle, yet not getting recognition for it. Wait, now I am moaning. Alrighty then. Cheers Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
BuffsVintageBikes Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Slopestyle is awesome to watch but you don't have the average middle aged mtber sitting there going "wow, I'd love to give that a go one day".Marathon mtb appeals to the masses in the same way Comrades appeals to the broader running community more than a 100m sprint does.
Skubarra Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Slopestyle is awesome to watch but you don't have the average middle aged mtber sitting there going "wow, I'd love to give that a go one day".Marathon mtb appeals to the masses in the same way Comrades appeals to the broader running community more than a 100m sprint does. Exactly ^^^ The inherent riskiness of slopestyle, downhill and even enduro will always make it more of a niche than a mass participation sport. The hub moans about SA being "marathon obsessed" is really getting old.
Patchelicious Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Exactly ^^^ The inherent riskiness of slopestyle, downhill and even enduro will always make it more of a niche than a mass participation sport. The hub moans about SA being "marathon obsessed" everything is really getting old. Most accurate post ever! (with a few tweaks )
Odinson Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Exactly ^^^ The inherent riskiness of slopestyle, downhill and even enduro will always make it more of a niche than a mass participation sport. The hub moans about SA being "marathon obsessed" is really getting old. Sport doesn't need to be accessible to be appreciated and followed by the masses. How many folks outside of school still play rugby, soccer or cricket on a regular basis? There is an effective 0% chance that Average Joe would ever get to drive an F1 car. Doesn't mean that it is therefore "niche". The fact is that most SA MTBers are oblivious to the wider MTB universe and that is a damn shame. You can still ride your Trailseekers weekend in and weekend out, but also appreciate and support what the EWS, DH, slopestyle, freeriders, etc. are doing.
Escapee.. Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Sport doesn't need to be accessible to be appreciated and followed by the masses. How many folks outside of school still play rugby, soccer or cricket on a regular basis? There is an effective 0% chance that Average Joe would ever get to drive an F1 car. Doesn't mean that it is therefore "niche". The fact is that most SA MTBers are oblivious to the wider MTB universe and that is a damn shame. You can still ride your Trailseekers weekend in and weekend out, but also appreciate and support what the EWS, DH, slopestyle, freeriders, etc. are doing. Its because Gert, James and Andre think they can still play rugby or coach rugby and do it better than the current coach or players
Skubarra Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 The fact is that most SA MTBers are oblivious to the wider MTB universe and that is a damn shame. You can still ride your Trailseekers weekend in and weekend out, but also appreciate and support what the EWS, DH, slopestyle, freeriders, etc. are doing. Maybe the harsh reality is that EWS, DH etc is just not that appealing to a wider audience to watch on a regular basis and not because they are "oblivious" about it's existence. What makes that (or any sport) so special that it deserve support from us?
Headshot Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Exactly ^^^ The inherent riskiness of slopestyle, downhill and even enduro will always make it more of a niche than a mass participation sport. The hub moans about SA being "marathon obsessed" is really getting old.Nah it's not that. SA has been fed a diet of masochistic marathon stuff for years.We have been brainwashed. The injuries you see on fun rides are usually far worse than at enduro events and even dh. I follow the Epic and some of the other stage races as well as DH enduro and some road.I have made an effort to follow these other disciplines and upskill myself so that I can participate in some enduro and dh events. Would be cool if more Saffers did the same.
Odinson Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Maybe the harsh reality is that EWS, DH etc is just not that appealing to a wider audience to watch on a regular basis and not because they are "oblivious" about it's existence. What makes that (or any sport) so special that it deserve support from us? Who's "us"?
Shebeen Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Meanwhile, I don't like tents ⛺Cool short vid by Spez on accommodation MTB Cribs!! ha ha ha - mr Snor is too funny
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