Hairy Posted July 11, 2022 Share Stoppid 'Mericans really thought Gwin would beat Mr Minnnnn this past weekend according to Pinkbikes poll tinmug, justinafrika and Headshot 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 11, 2022 Share 40 minutes ago, Hairy said: Not nearly as big as her ovaries! still bigger than most men on the local blue trails ... justinafrika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 11, 2022 Share 59 minutes ago, ChrisF said: still bigger than most men on the local blue trails ... A gazillion times bigger than mine! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 14, 2022 Share Okay, race time again at a bit of a weird venue - thanks to the pit layout and new track. That said, despite my initial feelings on the track I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes and will reserve judgment until after some practice sessions and Vital Raw viewing. Interesting developments regarding the riders vis a vis next years change in organization to Chris Ball's company and Discovery as media provider. Riders are also largely in the dark and are starting an association to represent them in discussions regarding issues like safety and track design and prize money. I suspect the interest in $$ has been sparked by talk of growing the viewership and taking DH and XC perhaps to a wider audience. This is clearly motivated by $$ and there is no wonder the riders want to have a say. Good move on their part. I am not very confident MTB will pick up a massive viewership and anticipate a pay to view set up. There is also talk of limiting DH finals to far fewer riders, perhaps with TV in mind and shorter broadcast to keep the masses attention. This in itself will ruin the sport for long term fans. Come back Red Bull, all is forgiven. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-ben-cathro-battles-the-dust-in-his-course-preview-for-the-2022-vallnord-dh-world-cup.html Edited July 14, 2022 by Headshot DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 15, 2022 Share Thats Mister Min heading for a fat OTB on a gnarly section of the track. It appears there are around 8-9 Saffers racing in junior men and elite men this weekend. Chris Philogene was 27th in timed training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 16, 2022 Share The speeds these okes go down a mountain... insane. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 17, 2022 Share On 7/11/2022 at 4:28 PM, Hairy said: Is Gwinnnnn remembering how to ride a DH bike again, I see he is sitting at 11th for this weekends race He had a very wild run yesterday! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 17, 2022 Share 9 hours ago, splat said: He had a very wild run yesterday! Hey, did Mr Minnnn get a little petty and walk in front of the camera on purpose while Gwinnnn was being interviewed. Following clip starts about were he walks in front of the camera, and a couple seconds back you will seen him in the background coming off the stage, then standing chatting to another person on the left of the screen before he bombs the camera. \\ Side note, Gwin is chop. When he got kicked off the podium with BBRRRUUUUNNNNIIII taking the lead from him, there was some serious agression and a very very clear FF****CCCKKK from him on camera. Headshot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 18, 2022 Share So you saying Mr Min gave him what he deserved? Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 18, 2022 Share That was a freaking good race - the best for a few years I think. The track seemed a bit bland at first but it was so fast and got harder as the weekend went on. Did anyone see Pierron's crash in practice - looked like he tried to fell a tree with his hips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted July 18, 2022 Share 19 hours ago, Hairy said: Hey, did Mr Minnnn get a little petty and walk in front of the camera on purpose while Gwinnnn was being interviewed. Following clip starts about were he walks in front of the camera, and a couple seconds back you will seen him in the background coming off the stage, then standing chatting to another person on the left of the screen before he bombs the camera. \\ Side note, Gwin is chop. When he got kicked off the podium with BBRRRUUUUNNNNIIII taking the lead from him, there was some serious aggression and a very very clear FF****CCCKKK from him on camera. I had the impression that he thought he set a winning time!! I laughed when he did that and was like are you serious, the calibre of riders still to come are gonna kill your time! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 18, 2022 Share I am not a Gwin fan by any stretch of the imagination, but he is starting to show signs of making a comeback. I expect him to either crash out, or do well at Snowshoe. Headshot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 18, 2022 Share 7 minutes ago, Hairy said: I am not a Gwin fan by any stretch of the imagination, but he is starting to show signs of making a comeback. I expect him to either crash out, or do well at Snowshoe. I'm still of the opinion #AnyoneButGwin 🤪 Jehosefat, Duane_Bosch and Headshot 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 18, 2022 Share Its like its illegal to show some emotion when racing for top honours of the world while being surrounded by some of the best this planet has to offer. Not A Gwin fan really but I admire his legacy of just showing up and putting it down for years , one could draw some similarities between him and Greg and they're probably two of the guys on the current scene that have been racing each other for ever don't know why people just want to auto-sh#t on him just because he is Gwin. Everyone has skeletons... ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted July 18, 2022 Share 3 minutes ago, BaGearA said: Its like its illegal to show some emotion when racing for top honours of the world while being surrounded by some of the best this planet has to offer. Not A Gwin fan really but I admire his legacy of just showing up and putting it down for years , one could draw some similarities between him and Greg and they're probably two of the guys on the current scene that have been racing each other for ever don't know why people just want to auto-sh#t on him just because he is Gwin. Everyone has skeletons... LOL, I hear you, I was by no means having that reaction because of him. It would of been the same with anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinmug Posted July 18, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Hairy said: I am not a Gwin fan by any stretch of the imagination, but he is starting to show signs of making a comeback. ... or did they discover alchemy with the Intense prototype. Both Gwin and Norton have abruptly 'found form' with the new frame. Seems unlikely to be a coincidence me thinks. Wouldn't DH be fun to have: One unusual race per season: somewhere strange in the Third World for example One uphill race per season Two race runs per event: one on your team bike, a second run on a one-design bike Hairy, ChrisF and Headshot 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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