Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 So really now ... chains need to be made just a little more reliable!Agreed, but both Atherton and Norton made gear changes straight out the gate... I reckon it was just a duff change, honestly. With the amount of power they dump on the start gate, I wouldn't be surprised if a dodgy change got the chain wrecked.
Yo-Yo Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss RatboyHe was the best run to watch. Watched some in interviews with him recently opening up about the mindset of leaving the WC DH scene. Shame he's an honest oke about it & seems to be hating it but kudos to SC & others for keeping him funded. Seems like he's loving life now filming, riding & not overly serious about the EWS. R.Atherton looked to be on a serious run coming in 3rd with a snapped chain & a crash to be 1 second behind 2nd place.
Odinson Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss Ratboy Hang on a minute. Didn't you always have a mouthful about what a 'slapgat' he is or was that Stretch?
splat Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss RatboyHis riding? yes His giving interviews, or just talking? No(or maybe I am just to old to understand his character)
Headshot Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss the Ratboy who was really trying to do his best. Towards the end of his career he lost motivation and got shite results. He did the right thing. That was a pretty good race. I had money on Pierron and Seagrave and they both performed, with a bit of luck. I'm sorry Gwin crashed because I'd have liked to see what he could have done.
splat Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Gwinn takes the win! In the Scorpion competition A rough day at the office for Aaron Gwin...and we haven't seen too many of them. Let alone a muddied leader jersey and bloodied teeth. https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/15970086/
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I don’t. He is a pigJoh. Pretty strong opinion there. Care to back it up?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 shocked no one here has posted this pic yet!What I thought was a tear-off being removed, was actually a one-hander. Pretty darn impressive at that pace, on that jump, with that pressure. My favourite gal in the ladies field. Her emotion was palpable.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss Rat for the vibe he brought to the competition. The "old world" DH rider who was there to rip it up in the evening, and back it up with some stylish and BLOODY Fast runs on the day. Yes, you need a PHD to decipher his speech, and he is a young'un. But he was a breath of fresh air. I think his ankle issue was the start of the end, actually. Had to take a step back and he took a bit of time to reflect.
splat Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I miss Rat for the vibe he brought to the competition. The "old world" DH rider who was there to rip it up in the evening, and back it up with some stylish and BLOODY Fast runs on the day. Yes, you need a PHD to decipher his speech, and he is a young'un. But he was a breath of fresh air. I think his ankle issue was the start of the end, actually. Had to take a step back and he took a bit of time to reflect. Breaking his ankle was horrible to watch But the guys on The Syndicate do know how to have fun
Yo-Yo Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 http://www.downtimepodcast.com This is a good set of podcasts and the latest is with Ratboy. Changed my view of him after listening to it.
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