Odinson Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Just caught up with the racing! Maes! WTF?! Shouldn’t be surprised though. He’s shown that he’s seriously rapid on the big rig. He even dropped his 40 down to 190 to more closely mimic his enduro rig. He’s got the potential to be a consistent podium threat if he races DH more often. I think we should all take a moment to appreciate that this is currently the healthiest the sport has been in a long while. New venues, new sponsors, a host of serious talent and nail biting racing at every round. My only wish is for a more competent ladies field. #blessed Oh. Point for discussion: is Shaw the ultimate DH chocker?
PhilipV Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Just caught up with the racing! Maes! WTF?! Shouldn’t be surprised though. He’s shown that he’s seriously rapid on the big rig. He even dropped his 40 down to 190 to more closely mimic his enduro rig. He’s got the potential to be a consistent podium threat if he races DH more often. I think we should all take a moment to appreciate that this is currently the healthiest the sport has been in a long while. New venues, new sponsors, a host of serious talent and nail biting racing at every round. My only wish is for a more competent ladies field. #blessed Oh. Point for discussion: is Shaw the ultimate DH chocker?So much to agree with here. Maes. Boss. Period. I'm curious whether there is more money in Enduro than in DH, and what the future holds for riders in both. I reckon there must be something there keeping riders like Rude and Hill content. But I liked seeing Maes and Eddie mix it up in both, maybe I just prefer athletes more well rounded. And the DH vs Enduro thing is pretty childish. It was awesome seeing the crowds lined up in the terrible conditions. Hopefully the enthusiasm will bring even more exposure and more sponsorships. Hopefully some more fresh venues as well, ie Croatia. And I really hope the Syndicate invests in some sessions with a sports psychologist for Shaw. It worked for Ratboy.
Hairy Posted August 26, 2018 Author Posted August 26, 2018 So much to agree with here.Maes. Boss. Period.I'm curious whether there is more money in Enduro than in DH, and what the future holds for riders in both.I reckon there must be something there keeping riders like Rude and Hill content.But I liked seeing Maes and Eddie mix it up in both, maybe I just prefer athletes more well rounded. And the DH vs Enduro thing is pretty childish. It was awesome seeing the crowds lined up in the terrible conditions.Hopefully the enthusiasm will bring even more exposure and more sponsorships. Hopefully some more fresh venues as well, ie Croatia. And I really hope the Syndicate invests in some sessions with a sports psychologist for Shaw. It worked for Ratboy.I can only imagine bike manufacturers sell more #Enduro bikes vs DH bikes, so the market to be tapped into is huge in comparison .... so the #Enduro boys and girls should be seeing some of that in their paycheck at the end of the month I am sure.
kosmonooit Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 The German channel on RBTV is not too bad - at least they have a lady commentating for the ladies. I can pick up more info from German than the Romance languages, which is not a coincidence given English is in the same family as Deutsch
Duane_Bosch Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Only 2 riders rode a Fest Event and a World Cup this year. One was Brendog. Name the other. You're going to be Surprised.
BSG Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 What a ladies race!Very exciting, not a one horse race.
Capricorn Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Only 2 riders rode a Fest Event and a World Cup this year. One was Brendog. Name the other. You're going to be Surprised.theo?
Mntboy Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Only 2 riders rode a Fest Event and a World Cup this year. One was Brendog. Name the other. You're going to be Surprised.Marcelo Gutierrez? Based on him doing Rampage this year.
Duane_Bosch Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Marcelo Gutierrez? Based on him doing Rampage this year.Nope. Capricorn is right. Our very own Theo Erlangsen (middle). Current SA Champ too. I took this pic but I don't remember taking it. We were somewhat Inebriated by this point. Brendog on the right. Johno Jones is the guy in the goggles.
capediver Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Nope. Capricorn is right. Our very own Theo Erlangsen. Current SA Champ too. I took this pic but I don't remember taking it. We were somewhat Inebriated by this point. Johno Jones is the guy in the goggles. IMG_20180726_204046 (1024x575).jpgDon't remember...let me jog your memory...
Duane_Bosch Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Don't remember...let me jog your memory... vlcsnap-2018-07-28-19h19m05s979.pngPinr.gifSays the okes who's "best pulled pork bun ever" was actually a Calzone Pizza.....
capediver Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Says the okes who's "best pulled pork bun ever" was actually a Calzone Pizza..... so easy to get confused .........
Capricorn Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Nope. Capricorn is right. Our very own Theo Erlangsen (middle). Current SA Champ too. I took this pic but I don't remember taking it. We were somewhat Inebriated by this point. Brendog on the right. Johno Jones is the guy in the goggles. IMG_20180726_204046 (1024x575).jpg Theo considering Rampage? when last we have local representation there?
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