Headshot Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 I have created a sub league called Bikehub XCO in the Pinkbike fantasy league. Password is "bikehub". https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fantasy/xc/league/?leagueid=9065 Go for it!
Hairy Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 Those rooty climbs should benefit the more powerful riders I would think?
DieselnDust Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Those rooty climbs should benefit the more powerful riders I would think? Nove MEsto is much more of a power course than Albstadt so you should see riders like Langvad fair better here.This course will suit MVDP more than guys like Flukiger, Sarrou, Tempier and MarroteI expect everyone will be on Full sussers and not many will have droppers because the descents are not very steep. Correct gear selection is more important to get out of the tight corners and up the short punchy climbs
RustyHWR Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Those rooty climbs should benefit the more powerful riders I would think?Short course and main race will be VDP and KC but "poodle" will be on the podium for both courses.
DieselnDust Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Short course and main race will be VDP and KC but "poodle" will be on the podium for both courses.FOR XCC:Annika firstJolanda 2ndKate 3rd For XCOI think Jolanda will win this one. Kate a strong 2nd with Annika in third if she's got on top of her lack of form.Funny that both everyone at Spesh was down on form except Alan who was being prepped by our own JW... On the men side: XCC1st MVDP2nd Nino3rd Henry XCO1st MVDP2nd: Henry3rd: Nino I don;t thin Nino is looking as strong as he did last year so I suspect he is still looking to peak later in the season. MVDP was likely looking to peak early while they're racing at courses that suits him and NMdM is perfect for him
J Wakefield Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 FOR XCC:Annika firstJolanda 2ndKate 3rd For XCOI think Jolanda will win this one. Kate a strong 2nd with Annika in third if she's got on top of her lack of form.Funny that both everyone at Spesh was down on form except Alan who was being prepped by our own JW... On the men side: XCC1st MVDP2nd Nino3rd Henry XCO1st MVDP2nd: Henry3rd: Nino I don;t thin Nino is looking as strong as he did last year so I suspect he is still looking to peak later in the season. MVDP was likely looking to peak early while they're racing at courses that suits him and NMdM is perfect for him Good selection - another way of looking at it is that Nino is as strong as last year but the others have progressed and he hasn't.
babse Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 pity Lars is out... his technical ability and current form would made him a favorite for this course yeh?
DieselnDust Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 pity Lars is out... his technical ability and current form would made him a favorite for this course yeh? Maybe, he does seem to have an acceleration edge over Nino at the moment.We don;t know if he can go at Nino's intensity for as long as Nino can or for as long as MVDP
Hairy Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 Henrique Avancini may well also show some promise on this course.
Morne Veer Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Good selection - another way of looking at it is that Nino is as strong as last year but the others have progressed and he hasn't. Afternoon John. With specific reference to XCO racing, what would the power meter data reveal between what the big dogs like (Nino, vd Poel, and Avancini) are able to push through the cranks vs that of Alan ? And how do riders at that level, with a fair amount less in the "power department" counter that challenge - do they simply have to work on a faster cadence ? (taking skill out the equation as we know that time can always be made on the tech stuff if you have superior skills). Apologies for the noob question - hardly a topic (fitness, power, etc) that I have much knowledge of......
babse Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Maybe, he does seem to have an acceleration edge over Nino at the moment.We don;t know if he can go at Nino's intensity for as long as Nino can or for as long as MVDPi duno hey... last week MVDP looked to have died for 2 laps and then slowly found himself again and finished off strong. should be interesting with avancini and marotte likely to be up there as well. really hoping Alan has a good ride!
nathrix Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Sam Gaze https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1YM8YVET92111/xc-short-track-nove-mesto
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