[Mike Buell]

Just on Freecaster and saw that they already have the countdown up and running for WC round one in Pietermaritz South Africa! http://freecaster.tv/1000006_1007122
I get so freaking amped for these live broadcasts. 9 days 16 hrs and 15 minutes till the 4X!

I'm hoping the DH is a super early morning broadcast here in Colorado so I can watch it before going to work on Sunday. South Africa is 8 hrs ahead of us, same time zone as a lot of Europe. So we should be looking at a 5-6am start.

 

[spornographer]

mmmboosh!!! can't wait

 

[Beast]

I'm hoping the DH is a super early morning broadcast here in Colorado . . .

Remember the 10 of us huddling around the computer, freezing our asses off at 4 am just so we could watch the feed of the world champs at the Sol Vista race? Good times.

 

[Mike Buell]

Remember the 10 of us huddling around the computer, freezing our asses off at 4 am just so we could watch the feed of the world champs at the Sol Vista race? Good times.

Yeah, that was actually for the WC in Austria, it was well below freezing, and it took the power supply of 3 computers to get us through to the end. The construction workers showing up for the day were quite confused.

 

[slothy]

Yesss! I cant wait for this season... so much should/Could happen?
I get so excited thinking about it, and my favourite riders...

I hope Rennie loses some weight this year turns up lean and mean. I like his riding he has so much potential.. shame its a bit wasted, should be in better shape.... he will win canberra this year no problem with his power....
Sam Hill will win a world cup race on a Specialized Demo.
Blenky maybe get more top 3's maybe another win or two...
Josh Bryceland will get a podium.
Matti Lekoninin will have a great season with no injuries,
Steve Peat will still be consistant and get a win or 2
Rachel will recover fully and beat more dudes
Aaron Gwin, will get a podium? i thinks so!
Barel gets a win
Minnaar or HIll for the title but Gee is so Pro he could pull it out.....
Our Irish man Ben Reid gets his groove on...
Fairclough will find some form get more pro, and get his groove going...

 

[fred.r]

I wish freecaster would do podcasts or something. Anyone know a way to save a live stream?

 

[cshewmake7]

Gwin for a win this year!

 

[FCLinder]

I wish freecaster would do podcasts or something. Anyone know a way to save a live stream?

They make software for that. I think I have some around!!!!

 

[norbar]

I'd rather be it not in euro time zone. It's the long (4day) weekend around here so I won't gonna be sitting before my computer for sure

 

[Racebike]

Can't wait, it's going to be a good season!

 

[fortenndu]

Just my random predictions but I'm going to say it's going to be GM, Gwin, Gee.

 

[fred.r]

They make software for that. I think I have some around!!!!

That would be key! Let me know what software you use and how you like it. I did a few searches and only found some free software to "capture" live stream and I'm told they're not all that great. Something reliable would rule since I just got a program to wirelessly connect my laptop to my big screen via the PS3. Being able to record the freecaster stream and watch "the Sunday game" with my friends later in the day would be amazing!

 

[dh gangster]

If Gwinny wins a world cup my life would be complete

 

[yesimaddicted]

i am soooo stoked

 

[spornographer]

click it (it hiccups from time to time, so refresh or something if betting is dumb)

LitterOTB is running, although i suggest not placing a bet until the practice race runs to give an idea of times.

 

[nowlan]

I wanna see Steve Smith get a top 5.

 

[William42]

I wanna see steve peat win overall, but not champs.

But seriously, hopefully he finally takes worlds! He's always been one of the power guys, I think its gonna be down to him, minnaar, rennie, and gee.

I'm hoping its him. But I expect rennie or minnaar.

 

[Mike Buell]

8 Day's 16 Hrs 34 Minutes!

 

[uncle-mofo]

Minnaar for the win in South Africa, he'll be coming out of 08 with lots of momentum. And isn't Pietermaritzberg his home town?

 

[Mike Buell]

7 Day's 8 Hrs 15 minutes!

 

[richgardiner]

Even though im seriously hoping peat gets the champs this year, Im thinking Jared Graves to take the double in world champs. That guy is seriously stepping his dh racing up and the amount of energy he has is obscene.

 

[Mike Buell]

For some reason the search option has disappeared on freecaster, I hope it comes back soon, pretty tough to find specific stuff without it.

 

[ronan]

For some reason the search option has disappeared on freecaster, I hope it comes back soon, pretty tough to find specific stuff without it.

i really dislike the new design on freecaster

 

[djamgils]

I cant even find the link to the live broadcast. You have to go back to page 8 or something to get it.
Is there a better way?

 

[Beast]

I cant even find the link to the live broadcast. You have to go back to page 8 or something to get it.
Is there a better way?

Spomer has you covered: http://www.littermag.com/2009/LitterOTB/2009-South-Africa-World-Cup/southafricawebcast.htm

 

[Mike Buell]

I cant even find the link to the live broadcast. You have to go back to page 8 or something to get it.
Is there a better way?

Or click the link at the top of this thread, the one I found before freecaster messed up their website.

 

[Mike Buell]

5 Day's 14 Hrs!

 

[primo661]

Minnaar for the win in South Africa, he'll be coming out of 08 with lots of momentum. And isn't Pietermaritzberg his home town?

His back yard literally opens onto the nature reserve which the track is built from.

 

[djamgils]

Or click the link at the top of this thread, the one I found before freecaster messed up their website.

it shouldnt be necessary to use old links to find something on a website.

 

[Mike Buell]

it shouldnt be necessary to use old links to find something on a website.

Yeah, there should be a better way, hopefully freecaster will fix it soon, I can see a lot of people getting upset trying to find it at 4 AM on Sunday morning.

 

[stiksandstones]

If you just goto the MTB channel, its the top links.
UCI world cup is also on main page
http://freecaster.tv/mtb

Or this URL
http://freecaster.tv/uci-mtb-world-cup-dh-4x-south-africa

 

[djamgils]

If you just goto the MTB channel, its the top links.
UCI world cup is also on main page
http://freecaster.tv/mtb

That link was just put on there today.

But besides those minor things I am really looking forward to watching the DH races live on freecaster.

 

[stiksandstones]

That link was just put on there today.

But besides those minor things I am really looking forward to watching the DH races live on freecaster.

They recently upgraded to faster servers and 'may' have done some site cleaning.
At any rate, 4 days 21 hrs

 

[slothy]

Hey does anyone know if Freecaster are doing the Track Previews like Rob Warner did last year? They were great.

 

[ronan]

and the tech sessions? i liked those

ask them to add the bike weight into it though..

 

[stiksandstones]

Hey does anyone know if Freecaster are doing the Track Previews like Rob Warner did last year? They were great.

Rob will be doing course previews. The plan was to have a camera mount on robs bike and he would give a description as he rode down, but for the time being he will just do a course walk-with previews of all the 'sections'.

 

[the desmondo]

Rob is perfect for commentating on Freecaster. He brings loads of good vibes to the race commentary, creating an exciting and funny experience for any viewer. I love all of his witty remarks and analogies. Freecaster is !*@#ing epic, for it's ability to bring racing to the masses!

 

[AaronBartlett]

Nice to hear that Rob will be doing the commentary again this year!

 

[stiksandstones]

Yes, Rob is back, doing 4x and DH. Don't forget there will be live XC racing on freecaster too-not hosted by Rob though

 

[- seb]

Can smoeone tell me what time the mens DH finals will be on, as that countdown is the for 4x the night before, I think? 2pm Sunday local time?