Capricorn Posted February 20, 2011 Share This whole track is just sick. I'm a huge fan of the race and watch it every year. was hoping for the live feed, but the online broadcaster is limited to only 55 connections. FOr those not familiar with the race and the course, here is a helmet cam from last year... just so damn sicK! (watch the rider almost cream a dog crossing onto the 'track', and listen to him laugh to himself when he completes that massive gap near the end http://vimeo.com/9970489 Admin: how come this vid URL doesnt embed properly? Edited February 20, 2011 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 20, 2011 Share some epic stacks in previous races, the one of Micayla Gatto lasty year at Plaza Bismark is one of note. warning, not for faint of heart (0:50 into the clip), and the camera does get turned right side up, so keep watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJD2wn8guM Edited February 20, 2011 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownhillingKing Posted February 20, 2011 Share Love that sort of riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 20, 2011 Share some snaps+captions from pinkbike: http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202687/p4pb6202687.jpgThe track here is mostly comprised of cobblestones and asphalt, with some long, sketchy as hell dirt sections. And by dirt, I mean dirt over cobblestones, broken concrete or asphalt. Awesome. Right out of the gate riders are sent down a few uneven broken stair sets, a small dirt lot and then it's balls out towards the skijump. Within 20 seconds, riders have experiences every type of riding surface imaginable. http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202733/p4pb6202733.jpgAfter they deal with a mega sketchy left hand corner on the dirt over concrete, everyone has to snake their way between a few metal fences and into the longest stairset you have ever seen. Photo here is from 2009 and shows how burly the crowds can get. http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202685/p4pb6202685.jpgAs you make your way out of the stairs, you have a quick 200m sprint to the "Peruvian" jump. A big-ass stepdown named after a Peruvian girl who plowed herself into a concrete pole here a few years ago. This year, it's bigger and badder than ever. Yes, that's a gap. http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202680/p4pb6202680.jpgLand this, and it's more stairs and then a very long, very slippery spring to the hotel road gap. Twisty alleys covered in dirt and cobblestones with a wallride or 2 thrown in for good measure. http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202690/p4pb6202690.jpgRacers can use the road to pucker up for the biggest sender on course - the Hotel Road Gap. Built right outside the official hotel, everyone gets to stare at this all week and muster the courage to hit it. Cedric guinea pigged it with Keke from Chile early in the week, and they were smooth as butter. Hopefully this year it doesn't explode under someone during qualifying. http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6202731/p4pb6202731.jpgAfter the wallride, you're home free. Just pedal your ass off down another mega stretch of steep cobblestones, hang a left and the end is in sight. A nice steep asphalt road will lead you right into the flower shop's second floor greenhouse. Glass removed, you'll soar out the other side to a nice big landing ramp and 3 pedal strokes to the finish. Here Steve Smith slays it in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolais Posted February 21, 2011 Share Sweet.You think that dirt is unforgiving when you stack at 40/50kmh - Imagine what concrete and tar feel like!!!!!! I would love to see this years footage.... Pinkbike better post it up!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2011 Share Tru Niko. it sucked royally that the online broadcaster was limited to what was essentially 7 viewers per continent But i reckon the post race vid will be pretty darn epic, as it always is for the past 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2011 Share and Filip Polc takes it from Cedric Garcia. Pity about the vid quality, but boy, is Filip hauling ass! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAkcKWhZJUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2011 Share some pitchers from dirtmag http://cdn2.static.mporatrons.com/site/dirt/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vcapolcsteps.jpgFilip Polc shows everyone how it is done on the staircase. A signature piece for the race in Valpo, your speed here will win or lose you the race. Make sure you remember which sets to gap, because they aren't even, and the wrong ones will send you for a wild ride without your bike. http://cdn2.static.mporatrons.com/site/dirt/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vcastepdown1.jpgFelipe Vasquez of Chile hits the Hotel gap. His hip stayed together for his qualifying run, but his feet didn't stay on the pedals. Next year, old man! http://cdn2.static.mporatrons.com/site/dirt/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vcano1.jpgMexico represent! The smallest racer on the World Cup showed up and absolutely sent it off the ski jump. Unfortunately, she wrecked hard in practice and wound up in hospital. She is doing alright, with only a broken tooth and shattered ego. http://cdn2.static.mporatrons.com/site/dirt/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vcavca1.jpgNothing like sending it over a massive sea of people. The World Cup could learn a thing or two. http://cdn2.static.mporatrons.com/site/dirt/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/filip-polc.jpg 1. Filip Polc (SVK)2. Cedric Gracia (FRA)3. Mario Jarrin (ECU) Sick Source Edited February 21, 2011 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet22 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Watching this makes me feel so slow assed coming down Tokai THX ALOT CAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2011 Share hahaha, i made myself feel like that too Leet The Filip slayed that course was jawdroppingly awesome. That man has an affinity for Urban DH. Pity he is not putting it together for podium finishes at the WCs. He is an amazing rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted February 25, 2011 Share This race is just MMMAAAADDD! It's an urban rampage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 25, 2011 Share yeah, that's a pretty neat description Oh Mega Man.. and note: hardly any chicken runs! it's do or die! Edited February 25, 2011 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted February 25, 2011 Share That jump out of the shop window is just mental. So u coming to shuttle paarl tomorrow? There's space in the shuttle if you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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