crasher Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 I cant believe they smash that stage in 3-37 crazy
DieselnDust Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 That was my big worry with Sam Gaze for this race. When he blows up it is spectacular. They are only the 4th best team in the Spez tent at the moment... He fell on his head yesterday. I'm hearing from the race that he's struggling a stiff neck and shoulders. Can't be comfortable with the rocky trails they rode today. He may start to improve by Thursday but they're out of the GC contention now unless they can pull a Flloyd
DieselnDust Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Thomas Dietsch is doing running commentary on the ebike from behind the leadng ladies and he is a little out of breath :-) Maya has that effect on me too
J Wakefield Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Kinda wish Hatherley was pulled up to the A team. Somehow I think he may have done better than Gaze.... but maybe that's just a bit of patriotic bias. He was, things changed and the combo with Beers is a lot better.
Gen Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 He fell on his head yesterday. I'm hearing from the race that he's struggling a stiff neck and shoulders. Can't be comfortable with the rocky trails they rode today. He may start to improve by Thursday but they're out of the GC contention now unless they can pull a FlloydBit of whiplash..hope they had him checked out properly after knocking his head.. would be very irresponsible if they didn't. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Gen Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 He was, things changed and the combo with Beers is a lot better.Was there a specific reason for the sub? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Grease_Monkey Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Gaze has been racing XCO elites, Alan U23.Gaze has beaten Nino.Alan hasn't. Kind of a no brainer who gets the call up. Alan will get his turn and it will be soon. Although they similar in age, Alan not having the pressure of stepping up to the main Epic team is a blessing in disguiseNo of course Sam is the obvious choice - not disputing that at all. Would just be awesome to see what Alan could have done in the same situation.
DieselnDust Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Was there a specific reason for the sub? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Howard Grotts fell ill remember. Gaze got the call up leaving Alan a little Cold. Alsn then asked if he could partner Matt because they';re mates and training buddies and Spaz agreed.Probably the most inspired decision they could have made was giving Alan his way.
Rudi Pollard Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Was there a specific reason for the sub? Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkHoward grotts pulled out due to illness. Gaze moved up to ride with yaro and beers got paired with Alan. Nico Bell also had health issues which made that decision easier... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mackie Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 He was, things changed and the combo with Beers is a lot better.Which in my opinion, may be a blessing in disguise, the boys are young, this is great experience for them, and will hopefully blossom into the first all South African Epic champs, they certainly have the pedigree, all round good blokes and a great advertisement for MTBíng and SA. Everyone involved in putting them together should take a bow. Sponsers, coaches, everyone!
Mackie Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Howard Grotts fell ill remember. Gaze got the call up leaving Alan a little Cold. Alsn then asked if he could partner Matt because they';re mates and training buddies and Spaz agreed.Probably the most inspired decision they could have made was giving Alan his way. Could not agree more with the following: Probably the most inspired decision they could have made was giving Alan his way.
awesme Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Well even if there was suppose to be no penalty for the cutting of corners by Anna and Anika, the commentators has made such an issue of it, commented on it so many times the Commissair have no choice but to penalise them. G
DieselnDust Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 No of course Sam is the obvious choice - not disputing that at all. Would just be awesome to see what Alan could have done in the same situation. Yeah but I prefer that he is where is. Riding with Jaro would leave him in the spot light everyday. Any little failure they have would have eyes being cast on Alan as it is now with Sam, As it now stands, Alan's confidence is being built, not trashed, and he reputation is being reinforced and growing. So its a win win win for him. Gaze is going to be carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, and that was evident already before the prologue.
J Wakefield Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Howard Grotts fell ill remember. Gaze got the call up leaving Alan a little Cold. Alsn then asked if he could partner Matt because they';re mates and training buddies and Spaz agreed.Probably the most inspired decision they could have made was giving Alan his way. What? Only right part there is Grotts fell ill.
Gen Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Well even if there was suppose to be no penalty for the cutting of corners by Anna and Anika, the commentators has made such an issue of it, commented on it so many times the Commissair have no choice but to penalise them. GAs someone pointed out earlier the ladies in front of them also cut the switch backs? If so, then all or none should be penalised Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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